Episode 542: Announcing IEW Writing Companion
Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for an exciting announcement about a new digital tool—IEW Writing Companion. They are joined by Heidi Thomas, who worked with Joseph Tabenkin to create IEW® Writing Companion. She describes how IEW Writing Companion solves common problems and provides the assistance that students need to successfully “do what they check and check what they do” as Andrew always encourages. Don’t miss this episode! Referenced Materials IEW Gradebook Episode 421: Announcing…
Episode 541: Process versus Product
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker review Andrew’s article “Process versus Product” from However Imperfectly and discuss why the process of learning is just as or even more important than the student’s finished product. Referenced Materials “Process versus Product” by Andrew Pudewa “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching by Andrew Pudewa Book Article Principles of Motivation audio…
Episode 539: From the Mailbag
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker open the mailbag (or the email inbox) and read letters Andrew has received from students. Listen to this episode to find out from students themselves why they enjoy IEW’s award winning Structure and Style® for Students and Fix It!® Grammar. This episode also features a book authored by a reluctant young writer who changed her mind about writing after learning from Andrew. Referenced Materials Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Furhaven:…
Episode 538: 1000 Hours Outside Challenge with Amy Wormald
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors! In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are joined by Amy Wormald, whose family met the challenge of spending 1000 hours outside in a single year. Listen to find out how they gradually worked up to this, how they figure out how much time they need to spend each day or month, and what activities they have found to be the most beneficial and memorable. Referenced Materials Nature Deficit Disorder: Causes, Consequences, & Cures audio talk by…
Episode 537: Getting at the Source
In this Laying the Foundation episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about how the Structure and Style® methodology removes the most frequent complaint from students: I don’t know what to write! Listen to this conversation to hear the history of the philosophy behind the key word outline and source texts. Referenced Materials Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Adventures in Writing IEW in Writing Information Page…
Episode 540: Live Ask Andrew Anything
Do you allow kids to look back at the source for spelling while they write? What are the pros and cons of Structure and Style® for Students versus a Writing Across the Curriculum course? Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss these and other questions and share a couple new jokes in another Ask Andrew Anything episode. You never know what you might learn! Referenced Materials IEW Practical Printables Misplaced Modifiers Booklet Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style…
Episode 536: A Rich Heritage of Freedomâśź
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the rich heritage of thought and compelling writing of the Founding Fathers. This episode also includes a look back at a source text about Thomas Jefferson and music from the old Student Writing Intensive course. Referenced Materials A Great Awakening Thomas Jefferson: In His Own Words Transcript of Podcast Episode 536 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to…