Institute for Excellence in Writing

An effective method for teaching writing skills.

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“Do what you check and check what you do!”

IEW checklists and indicators help students build responsibility, follow directions, and become more confident writers—all while making grading easier for teachers! Discover why indicators may be a teacher’s best friend.

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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the brilliance of Dr. Webster’s checklist system and the indicators in particular. By requiring students to mark the stylistic techniques and structural elements, teachers are not only teaching writing skills but encouraging students to be intentional and to develop responsibility for following instructions. With stylistic techniques identified by the indicators, teachers can evaluate student papers more efficiently and effectively. #IEW #writinginstruction #writingcurriculum https://t.co/xElpMhjWA7

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Are Style Practice pages just extra worksheets? Not at all! Discover how these valuable IEW resources help students build confidence, strengthen their writing skills, and put Structure and Style® concepts into practice before tackling their assignments. #IEW #writinginstruction #writingcurriculum https://t.co/V7k6hzzQyg

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In the third episode of the series on IEW Writing Tools, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss IEW® Gradebook. A tool to simplify grading had been on Andrew’s wish list for years. Learn how IEW Gradebook fulfills that wish and acts as a grading assistant, offering guidance and support at every step of the grading process while it allows for differentiated instruction. Julie wraps up the episode with testimonials from teachers who have used IEW Gradebook and won’t go back! #IEW #writinginstruction #writingtools https://t.co/4DYW9zP6ZV

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A thriving writing culture doesn’t happen by accident—it grows with intentional support! Discover how school administrators can equip teachers, engage parents, and inspire students to become confident, competent writers. #IEW #writinginstruction #teachwriting https://t.co/lIMkAynzT4

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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker highlight the IEW Checklist Generator™ that allows teachers and teaching parents to customize their students’ checklists and to provide clear and reasonable expectations for assignments. They also discuss the intangible benefits of using the checklist, such as helping students organize their work, develop confidence in writing, and learn responsibility to do what they check and check what they do. #IEW #writingchecklist #writingcurriculum #teachwriting https://t.co/Z3JlBkLoZ8

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Teaching students to write is about more than putting words on paper! IEW® Writing Companion helps students follow directions, think critically, and take responsibility for their work—building skills that last far beyond the classroom. #IEW #teachingwriting #writingskills https://t.co/DpjRStY04T

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“We want kids to have access to wordlists because. . . when . . . they see a word, ‘Oh, I think I know what that means!’ So it pops off the list, into their eyes, through their brain, out their fingers, and into their paper. It becomes a part of them. This moves the word from a passive vocabulary into an active vocabulary.” This philosophy has influenced many IEW resources. In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about the printed student reference tools we have created and how those have led to the IEW Writing Toolbox app. #IEW #writingtoolbox #writinginstruction https://t.co/pDk9P9Lw4B

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Turn stories into opportunities for creativity! With IEW’s Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, students learn to organize their thoughts, develop storytelling skills, and bring their imaginations to life using the Story Sequence Chart. #IEW #teachingwriting #creativewriting https://t.co/PC9NQfdHzt

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In this special Ask Andrew Anything episode, Andrew Pudewa answers questions posed by students live in the studio and virtually through videos recorded at conventions. The students tell jokes, ask Andrew about the history of IEW and the Structure and Style method, and share how IEW has helped them. #IEW #writinginstruction #teachingwriting #writingeducation https://t.co/b9YKJ7l2CI

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The Story Sequence Chart does more than help students retell stories—it can spark creativity too! Discover eight ways students can use this versatile tool to move from simple retellings to sequels, variations, and original stories. #IEW #writinginstruction #creativewriting https://t.co/u392zoRoeA

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The Story Sequence Chart introduced in Unit 3 of the Structure and Style® methodology is a powerful tool for learning the structure of a story. Students use this tool for summarizing stories, writing variations and elaborations, and even composing original stories of their own. Listen as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dig into the many ways to use Story Sequence Chart and learn how you might use it in your classroom or your own writing. Tell us a story! #IEW #teachingwriting #writinginstruction https://t.co/MpDcRDLyiS

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Choosing the right writing curriculum is only the beginning. IEW’s Schools Department partners with teachers and administrators every step of the way—from training and curriculum selection to implementation and ongoing support. #IEW #schoolsupport #teachers #education https://t.co/sQaQQ0ILG2

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In this fascinating episode, Andrew Pudewa interviews Joshua Lisec, a ghostwriter who credits much of his success to his training from the Structure and Style® method. Learn about his process of assisting clients find their voice and how he uses what he learned from IEW’s courses to write more than 120 books! #IEW #writingtips #writingprocess #ghostwriter https://t.co/420xvOHTxg

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Are you wondering how to properly use and stream IEW video lessons? Learn the guidelines for families, co-ops, classrooms, and tutors so you can use IEW materials with confidence while respecting copyright and trademark policies. #IEW #writinginstruction #classicaleducation https://t.co/kmPPzN0FO8

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Being published provides a great motivation and boost for students’ confidence. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share some of the IEW Writing Contest winning essays and talk about the history and purpose of the Magnum Opus Magazine. Listen to this episode and click on the link below to subscribe to the Magnum Opus monthly e-newsletter and the yearly print edition. #IEW #writingcontest #studentwriting https://t.co/AF3v4dC1za

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Unit 2: Writing from Notes lays the foundation for strong writing habits. Learn how to guide students as they turn key word outlines into paragraphs, follow checklists, format papers, and revise their work with confidence.
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When you give your students an assignment, do you do it as well? In today’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the benefit of occasionally doing the assignment you are giving your students. This principle relates to modeling and imitation, both a part of the foundation of the Structure and Style® method. Listen and be encouraged as Andrew relates the story of when Dr. Webster required him to write the same assignment Andrew had just given to students. #IEW #teachingwriting #writinginstruction https://t.co/At7OeGazUM

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When teachers complete the assignments they give their students, they gain clarity, compassion, and confidence in the teaching process. Discover why this simple practice can make a lasting difference for both teacher and student. #IEW #teachingwriting #writinginstruction https://t.co/wzcvcJQI0m

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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Seth Dunham, the president of the Homeschool Trade Association, which exists to support and equip business leaders to maximize their ability to achieve the greatest possible success. Listen as they share the history of the organization and how member businesses work together to serve homeschooling families. #IEW #homeschool #educationleaders https://t.co/a5N05m3pxf