A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child
One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are two versions of the poem. The shorter version is presented below, but... read more
Plurals: Plain and Piquant
When adding a plural suffix onto a base word, often the plain vanilla approach works just fine. You have two options: -s or -es. Determining which one to apply is generally a simple... read more
A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 2: Podcast Episode 245
During last week’s show, podcast Episode 244, Andrew and Julie discussed the first of four points outlined in Andrew’s presentation, Paper and Pen: What the Research Says. That point specifically focuses on research... read more
A Haiku for the Holidays
Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in the past with my students is to get them to explore writing... read more
Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level A and is waiting patiently for Year 2 Level A to launch in January.... read more
A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 1: Podcast Episode 244
This week’s podcast episode, Episode 244, launches the beginning of a conversation between Andrew and Julie about the use of paper and pen. These tools are an integral part of teaching the skill... read more
But He Doesn’t Like to Read!
For me, one of life’s greatest pleasures is cracking the spine on a delicious new novel. And one of the times I feel the most contemplative is right after I turn the last... read more
Sharing Gratitude: Podcast Episode 243
We love to hear from you. Whether it be through email, social media, a phone call, or even snail mail, it truly delights us to hear how our materials are impacting the lives... read more
Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa!
Friday the thirteenth? You’re in luck! Your friends at IEW are planning a party, and we want you there! On Friday, November 13, gather the family together, pop up a bowl of popcorn,... read more
The Goodness of Memory, Part 2: Podcast Episode 242
In podcast Episode 242, Andrew and Julie continue their fascinating conversation about memory. One question they ponder is Where does memory reside? Shockingly, it may not be solely stored in the brain. Andrew... read more
Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading and spelling tutor, employing a structured literacy approach. To say that I... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do you know the answers? If not, you’re in good company. Truth be... read more
The Goodness of Memory: Podcast Episode 241
“Memory is the cabinet of the imagination, the treasury of reason, the registry of conscience, and the council-chamber of thought.” These words, attributed to the poet Giambattista Basile, still ring true centuries later.... read more
Unit 3: Powerful Narrative Tools Inform and Improve Academic Writing
by Jean Nichols and Janet Spitler When I began using IEW’s Structure and Style method in my classroom in 2001, I was anxious about teaching Unit 3: Summarizing a Narrative. Classroom Supplements hadn’t been... read more
Product Spotlight – Portable Walls: Desktop Writing Stations for Information at Your Fingertips
“You Are There” was a popular television show in the 1950s. Aired on CBS and hosted by Walker Cronkite, the program featured events in world and United States history such as the death... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 240
You just never know what questions may come flying at Andrew when it rolls round to another episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” This week’s show, Episode 240, is no different. Andrew addresses a... read more
A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”
Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that reminds us of the season. This speaker in the poem, composed by... read more
Encouragement for the Journey
The month of October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month. During these few weeks countries around the world recognize and share information about dyslexia, the most common learning disability. In March 2012 The Old Schoolhouse... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239
The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening is connected to speaking, Andrew draws a similar parallel, stating that reading... read more
Building a Sound City
What do city streets, a senior retreat, digraph deliveries, and a silent letter library have in common? They can all be found in a Sound City! Building a Sound City bulletin board delightfully... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1: Podcast Episode 238
This past summer IEW held an online writing conference. This event, From Imitation to Innovation, drew thousands of attendees, who hailed from all over the globe. Before we kicked off the event, we... read more
A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child
One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are... read more
Plurals: Plain and Piquant
When adding a plural suffix onto a base word, often the plain vanilla approach works just fine. You have two options:... read more
A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 2: Podcast Episode 245
During last week’s show, podcast Episode 244, Andrew and Julie discussed the first of four points outlined in Andrew’s presentation, Paper... read more
A Haiku for the Holidays
Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in... read more
Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level A and... read more
A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 1: Podcast Episode 244
This week’s podcast episode, Episode 244, launches the beginning of a conversation between Andrew and Julie about the use of paper... read more
But He Doesn’t Like to Read!
For me, one of life’s greatest pleasures is cracking the spine on a delicious new novel. And one of the times... read more
Sharing Gratitude: Podcast Episode 243
We love to hear from you. Whether it be through email, social media, a phone call, or even snail mail, it... read more
Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa!
Friday the thirteenth? You’re in luck! Your friends at IEW are planning a party, and we want you there! On Friday,... read more
The Goodness of Memory, Part 2: Podcast Episode 242
In podcast Episode 242, Andrew and Julie continue their fascinating conversation about memory. One question they ponder is Where does memory... read more
Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do... read more
The Goodness of Memory: Podcast Episode 241
“Memory is the cabinet of the imagination, the treasury of reason, the registry of conscience, and the council-chamber of thought.” These... read more
Unit 3: Powerful Narrative Tools Inform and Improve Academic Writing
by Jean Nichols and Janet Spitler When I began using IEW’s Structure and Style method in my classroom in 2001, I was... read more
Product Spotlight – Portable Walls: Desktop Writing Stations for Information at Your Fingertips
“You Are There” was a popular television show in the 1950s. Aired on CBS and hosted by Walker Cronkite, the program... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 240
You just never know what questions may come flying at Andrew when it rolls round to another episode of “Ask Andrew... read more
A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”
Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that... read more
Encouragement for the Journey
The month of October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month. During these few weeks countries around the world recognize and share information about... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239
The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening... read more
Building a Sound City
What do city streets, a senior retreat, digraph deliveries, and a silent letter library have in common? They can all be... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1: Podcast Episode 238
This past summer IEW held an online writing conference. This event, From Imitation to Innovation, drew thousands of attendees, who hailed... read more
