Andrew has said time and time again: You can't get something out of a brain that isn't in there to begin with. With that, if we want our students to communicate competently, it's important that we feed their minds with sophisticated language. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss what teachers and parents can do to nurture competent communicators, namely, reading aloud to students. GO TO PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk b...
Dec 30, 2020
It's that time again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted by our listeners. How do I start with IEW? How do I deal with students that use stylistic techniques awkwardly? In this Ask Andrew Anything, Andrew provides insight when answering these inquiries and more. Stay tuned until the end to hear Julie ask Andrew some fun questions submitted by our customer service team. By the way, listen for Michelle's question — she stumps Andrew! Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything...
Dec 23, 2020
This week, Andrew and Julie pick where they left off, talking about the consequences of the alienation from nature. As the episode progresses, Andrew and Julie recount their childhood memories exploring the outdoors and offer advice on prioritizing time in nature for your children. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Little Britches by Ralph Moody My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The Profound Effects of Music o...
Dec 16, 2020
With the rise of screens being present in the home, exposure to the outdoors has become limited. Is it possible that our children are suffering from a lack of healthy exposure to the great outdoors? Join us for the next two weeks as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hone in on this topic and discuss the importance being connected to the natural world. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: Nature Deficit Disorder by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Re...
Dec 09, 2020
As 2020 brought the closing of homeschool conventions nationwide, state organizations have had to be creative to support their homeschooling families. This week, Andrew and Julie welcome president and executive director of Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV), Anne Miller. Learn about the great work of state organizations in protecting the freedom of education, and be inspired as Anne discusses the importance of parental involvement, no matter the education students are receiving. REFER...
Dec 03, 2020
With November being National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie discuss Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. Because of his love for storytelling, Nathan King also joins the conversation and discusses the power of writing a story that creates imagery in the audience's mind through the use of vocabulary. Join us this week as the trio walks through Unit 3 and discusses how it has been used for novel writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3" NaNoWriMo Dr. James B. ...
Nov 25, 2020
It's time to open the bag: the mailbag, that is. Wanting to share the love, Andrew and Julie open up letters from teachers and students. Tune in to this gratifying episode during which the duo reads letters in which teachers express how equipped they feel to teach writing after using IEW, and they learn how successful their students have been. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Sharing Gratitude" "From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!" Dr. James B. Webster The Phonetic Zoo IEW Facebook IEW Instagram Teaching Writin...
Nov 03, 2020
Can memory be stored somewhere other than our brains? Tune into this episode to find out! Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie conclude the series on memory by going through the joys of memory and providing suggestions as to how to cultivate the art. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: " The Goodness of Memory, Part 2" A Change of Heart by Claire Sylvia Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Horatius at the Bridge by Thomas Babington Macaulay "The Embarrassing Episode of L...
Oct 22, 2020
With memory losing its value in the modern age, Andrew and Julie turn their attention to the goodness of the art. Beginning with the origin, Andrew shares the history of memory and how important it was in the ancient world. Join us this week as the duo discusses how memorization furnishes the mind, and be inspired as Andrew explains how memory is the mother of artistic invention. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Goodness of Memory, Part 1" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Linguistic Development thr...
Oct 14, 2020
The time is here when Julie asks Andrew just about anything from questions submitted by our listeners. Have you ever wondered what book Andrew would grab off the shelf if the library were about to shut down? Tune in to find out! From questions about banned words to inquiries about finding voice, Andrew provides answers with insight and clarity. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Cooking with Structure and Style Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare An...
Oct 08, 2020
Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed creating the right listening and speaking environment for English language learners. Continuing the discussion, the duo turn their attention to reading and writing. Discover how reading the studied language helps the learner with organization, learn how key word outlines help to better understand the text, and understand how the checklist enables the learner to recognize parts of speech and style techniques. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "IEW and the En...
Oct 01, 2020
With a rise of questions regarding English language learners, Andrew and Julie decide to hone in on the topic in a two-part series. In part one Andrew reflects on stories of when he was learning a foreign language and emphasizes the importance of creating the right listening and speaking environment for English language learners. Be inspired as Andrew echoes Suzuki's wise words: "Every child can learn." Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1" "Pen and Pa...
Sep 23, 2020
Finish up the conversation with Andrew and Julie as they talk more deeply about each of the five canons of rhetoric. From how to arrange your ideas to how to deliver them in an appealing manner, Andrew provides suggestions for mastering these elements of rhetoric. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Five Canons of Rhetoric" "Convert...to Pens!" by Andrew Pudewa "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King "Nurturing Competent Communicators" "4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Serie...
Sep 16, 2020
Cannon or canon? While Andrew would probably love to talk about cannonballs, he and Julie turn their attention to the five canons of rhetoric. Enjoy part one of this series as the duo takes on these classic elements of persuasive writing and speaking: invention, arrangement, elocution, memory, and delivery. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Five Canons of Rhetoric" Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Structure and Style® for Students The National Christian Forensics and Communication...
Sep 10, 2020
"Poetry is the key to understanding language." While Andrew is out of the office, Julie welcomes IEW's lead implementation coach, Linda Mikottis, to the mic. In this insightful episode, Linda discusses Structure and Style® at the primary level and emphasizes the critical role poetry plays in understanding language. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Structure and Style with Primary Students: A Conversation with Linda Mikottis" Linda Mikottis Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna In...
Sep 02, 2020
Conclude this podcast series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss evaluating writing. With the current mainstream grading system not being an effective motivator for students, the duo explores alternatives to providing good and insightful feedback on your student's writing and encourages teachers and teaching parents to nurture an environment of excellence. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2" "The Art and Science of Motivation" Article Audio talk Podc...
Aug 27, 2020
With the school year rolling around, Andrew and Julie turn their attention to teaching and evaluating writing. Join us in this two-part series where the duo hones in on teaching writing. Andrew goes through a series of decisions that need to be made when teaching writing and emphasizes the importance of providing length to your student's assignments as it dictates structure. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1" From Imitation to Innovation Homeschooling...
Aug 18, 2020
Join us this week as Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide continue to share their expertise on dyslexia. With insight and clarity, the Eides discuss how IEW helps break down the task of writing for dyslexic students, emphasize the importance of not withholding help, and offer words of wisdom on keeping your students encouraged and confident in their strengths. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 2" Brock and Fernette Eide, M.D. The Mislabeled Child...
Aug 12, 2020
This week, Andrew and Julie welcome acknowledged experts on dyslexia, Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, authors of The Dyslexic Advantage . Bringing in their expertise and research, the Eides share how they got into the field, describe what dyslexia is, and provide incredible insight about capitalizing on dyslexic students' strengths. GO TO PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 1" Brock and Fernette Eide, M.D. The Dyslexic Advantage Book Organization N...
Aug 05, 2020
Has Andrew ever written a formal complaint letter to a restaurant? Tune into this Ask Andrew Anything to find out! From a question about key word outlines to an inquiry about the most valuable thing a writing student should know, Andrew provides answers with clarity, advice, and, of course, some humor. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Cookin...
Jul 29, 2020
Continuing the discussion on grammar, Andrew and Julie steer the conversation towards our program Fix It! Grammar . Join us as the duo explains the approach of the program, and even learn what Andrew suggests after you've completed Book 6! Maybe after Fix-It! Grammar, you'll be able to paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Great Grammar Give and Take" But, but, but ... What about Grammar? Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren Fix I...
Jul 22, 2020
Can you paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence? Without a good grammar foundation, it would be rather challenging. This week Andrew and Julie turn their attention to grammar, specifically its paradoxes and divisions. Tune in and learn the value of grammar as it allows for the accurate transmission of ideas across distance and time. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Great Grammar Give and Take" But, but, but ... What about Grammar? The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy "The L...
Jul 15, 2020
In a world where everyone has an opinion, it is important to be able to think, listen, analyze, and communicate effectively. This week Andrew and Julie welcome the Director of Education for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), Amy Joy Tofte. Join us as Amy Joy discusses the mission of NCFCA, offers insight on the incredible value of speech and debate as it challenges young people to communicate well and pursue truth, and gives us a sneak peek at NCFCA's online...
Jul 08, 2020
Finish up the series with Andrew and Julie as they compare the skill of cooking to the skill of writing. In this podcast the duo show how cooking requires both structure and style, and Andrew goes through the nine units to illustrate how they compare to cooking. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Cooking with Andrew and Julie" Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live Flat Whisk Misen Pan Flat Omelette Recipe Spiral Omelette Recipe Vindaloo Recipe (Andrew's Variation) Instant Pot Once-a-Mo...
Jul 01, 2020
Taking a break from talking dress-ups and motivation, Andrew and Julie explore a different topic this week: cooking. Join us in part one of this two-part series as Andrew and Julie share some of their favorite recipes and discuss the culinary concoction that began Andrew's cooking journey: chocolate mousse. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Cooking with Andrew and Julie" Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live Chocolate Mousse Recipe "Things My Mother Did Right" Eat to Beat Disease by William W. Li,...
Jun 24, 2020
With Father's Day approaching, Julie asks Andrew to reflect on his childhood with his father. Join us in this retrospective episode as Andrew shares fond memories about his father, like frequent sailboat trips and humorous poetry reads. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Remembering Andrew's Father" "Things My Mother Did Right" Nature Deficit Disorder Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Free Range Kids "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps yours will be a...
Jun 17, 2020
Applying for colleges can be overwhelming, especially for homeschoolers. Tune in this week as Andrew and Julie welcome the author of Homeschooled & Headed for College, Denise Boiko. In this episode Denise shares her best pieces of advice for applying to colleges, emphasizes the important role of good writing in college, and inspires students to keep their love of learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student" Denise Boiko Homeschooled & Headed ...
Jun 10, 2020
"Children like to do what they can do." This week, Andrew and Julie delve into the three laws of motivation and provide insight on how to implement them in your student's learning environment. Stay tuned towards the end when Andrew reveals the two secret weapons for creating enthusiasm in your students. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: " 4, 3, 2 Motivate!" "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa C...
Jun 03, 2020
What motivates anybody to learn? Answering this question, Andrew and Julie begin this two-part series by discussing the four forms of relevancy. Learn the importance of capitalizing on your student's interests, and gain insight on the least effective form: enforced relevancy. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Maria Montessori Shinichi Suzuki "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure a...
May 27, 2020
Once again Julie asks Andrew just about anything with questions submitted by our listeners. With insight and advice Andrew answers inquiries on topics like withholding help and contrived relevancy. Stay tuned to hear Andrew describe how he makes his typical everyday breakfast. Referenced Materials: Episode 200 Structure and Style for Students Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling Webinar Podcast Spelling and the Brain audio talk by A...
May 20, 2020
