The Arts of Language Podcast

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. Parents and teachers, be well-equipped to meet the needs of all your children, not just the naturally good spellers. Bonus content: Learn best practices for using IEW’s Phonetic Zoo, our award-winning independent study spelling program! GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Spelling and the Brain webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued] Classroom Posters Mini Posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Spelling and the Brain Audio Talk Video Talk The Phonetic Zoo Anna Ingham Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for IEW, Kristin describes the goal of the customer service team and shares a special message with those starting on their educational journey.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen A Classical Approach in a Modern World Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Process Versus Product Podcast Article Kristin Boutross Support Team Click here to enter the Teaching Writing Structure and Style giveaway [Drawing Ended] Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Answering technical IEW questions ranging from topic/clincher sentences to crash writing courses before college, Andrew provides helpful insight and information about where to start and where to go during this Ask Andrew Anything episode. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama Online Classes Theme-Based Writing Lessons Fix it! Grammar Placement Test Student Writing Intensive Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Laura Bettis IEW Forum Student Writing Intensive Level C by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike Four Day Schedule  High School Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa  Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander  Phonetic Zoo Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Andrew Pudewa, and Maria Gerber The Elegant Essay by Lesha Myers  A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy  How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy  Pathway Magalog Online One Year Adventure Novel  Integrity College Solutions  Questions Asked: 1:50 - Bethany asks, "If a paragraph starts with a #6 Very Short Sentence, does the clincher reflect the Very Short Sentence? Or does the clincher reflect the next sentence?" 3:50 - Kathy asks, "My question is related to a sentence my boy wrote which we couldn't decide if it fits one of the openers. The sentence was along the lines of: 'Found around the North Pole, Beluga whales...'" 8:30 - Cindy asks, "We feel our 6th grade, almost 12-year-old son has had weak writing instruction to this point. He's a voracious reader with great vocabulary and great grades to date, but he has Aspergers and ADHD. We are familiar with your work and are very interested in your online classes as a good way to meet his needs and receive great instruction. I was wondering if you had a good way of determining if we should select Level A or Level B for an online class?" 12:32 - Heidi asks, "I don't think my daughter can handle both Fix It! and the Student Writing Intensive Level A. What should I do first? She is nine and will be in the 4th grade." 14:42 - John asks, "I'm trying to determine the right course for my son, who will be in 9th grade this year. I see that Following Narnia Volume 1 is intended for grades 6–8. However, I believe someone mentioned on the IEW forum that Volume 1 can be adapted to make it appropriate for the High School level. Could you please provide some feedback?" 18:17 - Rebecca asks, "I'm trying to find a writing program for my daughter to use before she goes to college this fall. She has had some writing, but needs to have basic improvement and practice. What do you suggest?" 23:10 - Jacqueline asks, "My daughter is home-schooled and is entering the 9th grade. She writes very well and has not struggled in any area of the programs she has completed. She completed the Student Writing Intensive Level B and will be finishing the Continuation Course Level B in a couple of weeks. She would really like to complete a course geared more toward writing her own books this year. We are wondering if The Elegant Essay or Speech Boot Camp could be swapped out for A Guide to Writing Your Novel?" Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will Andrew be able to rein in Penelope and motivate Dirk while encouraging both to be confident, competent communicators? Listen now to find out!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ode on a Grecian Urn by John Keats  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Carol Topp, author of the Micro Business for Teens series. From mowing lawns to tutoring, Carol shares 30+ ideas to help teens become small business owners. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Micro Business for Teens Homeschool CPA Carol Topp's Pinterest Board Micro Business for Teens Bundle by Carol Topp Teenagers: How You Can Become a Published Author Blog Post by Carol Topp Dollars & Sense Podcast by Carol Topp IEW Writing Tools App Idea: Man-Scented Candles Blog Post by Carol Topp Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Carol Topp, author of the Micro Business for Teens series. From mowing lawns to tutoring, Carol shares 30+ ideas to help teens become small business owners. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Micro Business for Teens Homeschool CPA Carol Topp's Pinterest Board Micro Business for Teens Bundle by Carol Topp Teenagers: How You Can Become a Published Author Blog Post by Carol Topp Dollars & Sense Podcast by Carol Topp IEW Writing Tools App Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the tremendous benefits to be gained when dads read aloud to their children. Referenced Materials: Nurturing Competent Communicators Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers  Encyclopedia Dad Article by Andrew Pudewa  IEW Facebook Page Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander Highschool Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew Freedomship and Entrepreneurial Education Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential  The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Text analysis, organization, and essay prompts are some of the challenges students strive to overcome when writing essays. In this podcast Andrew and Julie provide suggestions for tackling these challenges. Additionally, Ella Martin and Maria Buscemi, students who participated in the High School Essay Intensive, share their stories and insights about the course. Referenced Materials: High School Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa Portable Walls for the Essayist  An Interview With Sharon Ashford for Black History Month Podcast I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks. Referenced Materials: Individualized Education Program Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning Audio Talk  The Science and Art of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Writing Across the Curriculum  Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Product versus Process Podcast Article Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D. Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

We present to you a podcast in honor of Mother's Day. Need we say more? Referenced Materials: Adam Swift Family Values: The Ethics of Parent-Child Relationships by Harry Brighouse and Adam Swift Is having a loving family an unfair advantage? by Joe Gelonesi The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Reading linear texts on paper versus computer screen: Effects on reading comprehension by Anne Mangen, Bente R. Walgermo, and Kolbjørn Brønnick Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki and Maru Louise Nagata Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education by Shinichi Suzuki and Waltraud Suzuki The Reading Mother by Strickland Gillilan Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more.  GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: "Book Report" from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!"  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Windows to the World by Lesha Myers  The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio talk Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons High School Essay Intensive Aesop's Fables Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Genghis Khan and His Hawk by James Baldwin The Story of Gelert  Micro Business for Teens by Carol Topp Classroom Poster Mini Posters Writing Source Packet Forums Newsletters Magnum Opus Magazine Blog QUESTIONS ASKED: 6:03 - Jennifer asks "How do you know a high schooler is ready for literary analysis? What should I be looking for in his essays to know he's proficient? How many times do they need to go through the different units before they're ready to go onto something like Windows to the World" 11:31 - Heather asks "Do IEW's material ever teach a three level outline?" 12:57 - Sherry asks "Any tips for students to write in the present tense when writing about the story?" 14:55 - Anne-Marie asks "In Genghis Khan and his Hawk, my son felt that the death of the hawk was needless. He felt that loyalty is usually rewarded but not in this story. Is his opinion valid because it seems the death of the hawk makes  the story so emotional?" Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more.  GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: "Book Report" from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!"  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer Classroom Poster Mini posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience and knowledge, Susan explains the process of her system, the value of learning basic study skills, and how they apply not only to young students but adults as well. Referenced Materials: Biola University The Victus Study Skills System  Products Sample Page Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com