The Arts of Language Podcast

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Episode 142: Interview with Charlene Notgrass May 30, 2018

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In this podcast Andrew and Julie interview Charlene Notgrass of Notgrass History. To Charlene, history is more about in-depth understanding as opposed to the memorization of facts, so she firmly believes in incorporating writing to develop historical knowledge. Learn about Charlene's journey to Notgrass History and gain some insight on how her history curriculum promotes writing.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Notgrass History
Podcast with Solomon and Cecelia Schmidt
The War Wages On by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate)
The War Within by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate)
U.S History Bites by Solomon Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate)
Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Amazon Affiliate)
The Giver by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate)
Writing Across the Curriculum
Dr. James B. Webster
Outmatched: Ancient History
From Adam to Us Curriculum Package by Ray and Charlene Notgrass
Charlene's Blog

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Episode 141: Andrew Interviews Julie May 16, 2018

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In honor of Mother's Day, Andrew switches things up and interviews Julie Walker, IEW's Director of Marketing and a longtime friend. After meeting Andrew in 1997, Julie took IEW's methodology and used it to teach her three boys and has since applied it to her own life. Join us for this special episode as Julie discusses her journey to IEW, and be encouraged by Julie's wisdom and advice for all moms out there.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Julie Walker
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Reaching the Reluctant Writer
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
Mikael Walker
- Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire Blog post by Chris Pudewa
Motivation
- Article
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
Jessica Walker
David Walker
Nurturing Competent Communicators
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Amazon Affiliate)
Read Aloud Revival
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp (Amazon Affiliate)
A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson (Amazon Affiliate)
The Four Language Arts
- Article
- Audio talk
- Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing

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Episode 140: Ask Andrew Anything May 09, 2018

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It’s that time again for Andrew to be asked just about anything from various school teachers and parents across the country. Tune in to hear Andrew’s responses to questions, ranging from advice on encouraging reluctant readers to how to go about correcting students' papers.

Referenced Materials:

"Sitting Is the New Smoking: Ways a Sedentary Lifestyle is Killing You" by The Active Times
Online Classes
- Online Class Instructors
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
IEW's YouTube Channel
- "Andrew's Joke of the Month" Youtube Playlist
Better Late Than Early by Raymond S. and Jane Moore
The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
- Audio talk
- Article
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Episode 6: The Four Language Arts, Part 4 — Writing

QUESTIONS ASKED:

1:36 - Seline asks, "My son is not a fan of reading, but he is not a bad reader, just not motivated. Can you give me some tips to help?

6:52 - Tamara asks, "Are online classes valuable? How does one make the most of them, especially when working with a teen?

10:45 - Rachel asks, "I have an eight-year-old son who is normally congenial. He will consistently tear up and become physically anxious when asked to do something outside of his comfort zone. After encouragement, he will finally attempt whatever was asked of him. I don't think he is purposefully trying to delay, I believe he is actually anxious because he doesn't think he can do it perfectly the first time. He's very bright, but when it comes to writing, he struggles, even with basic copy work. With that background, is there an age where this will be naturally overcome, or is this a matter of mommy needing to train and discipline better?"

18:28 - Sharon asks, "In what order should I help my nine-year-old revise things? If I go over punctuation, spelling, and content, he may just crumble. How do I pick my battles on what to correct?"

22:14 - C.M. asks, "How do you know if your kid genuinely needs to dictate, or would benefit from having to practice getting it from their head to the paper? What skills might they be losing by skipping this?"

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Episode 139b: Structure and Style Unit 9 - Formal Critique - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 2 May 03, 2018

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As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critique. In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew takes you through Unit 9, discusses its purpose, and explains the power of the critique thesaurus.

Referenced Materials:

Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar.
Webinar Archive
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Wizard of Oz
Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
- Podcast with Adam Andrews
Student Writing Intensive Level B [Discontinued: Replaced with Structure and Style for Students]
However Imperfectly
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio talk
- Article
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Writing Contests
IEW's YouTube Channel
- "Andrew's Joke of the Month" Youtube Playlist
Blog
Forums
Newsletters
Magnum Opus Magazine
WORLD magazine
Touchstone magazine
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

QUESTIONS ASKED:

11:36 - Melissa asks, "First year IEW users and my 8th grader is doing SWI- B and EIL's English I both this year. At this section in Unit 9, should I pick and choose assignments or still try to do all of both?"

12:41 - Bonnie asks, “How do we encourage dyslexics to really read the material deeply for meaningful critique after struggling to understand the complexities of the text?”

16:44 - Joanne asks, "Can you please give some ways that Unit 9 is used in real life?"

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Episode 139a: Structure and Style Unit 9 - Formal Critique - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 1 May 02, 2018

Show notes

Referenced Materials:

Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar.
Webinar Archive
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
Dr. James B. Webster
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
"Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued]

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Episode 138: Humor in Teaching, Part 2 Apr 25, 2018

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"Why did the egg cross the road? Because it had the inclination." What makes certain jokes and phrases humorous? In this episode Andrew answers this question as he discusses the eleven elements of humor. Don't miss the chance to hear Andrew crack a few jokes as he demonstrates the true joy that humor in teaching can bring.

go to part 1

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton (Amazon Affiliate)
"Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" by Shel Silverstein
"Rebecca Who Slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably" by Hilaire Belloc
"Homework! Oh, Homework!" by Jack Prelutsky
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate)
Republic by Plato (Amazon Affiliate)
IEW's YouTube Channel
- "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist

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Episode 137: Humor in Teaching, Part 1 Apr 18, 2018

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In part one of this two-part series, Andrew and Julie share a few laughs as they discuss humor in teaching. Learn the powerful health benefits of humor and gain some insight on the positive effects it can have in the classroom, from an increase in student participation to a cultivation of a deeper love of learning.

go to part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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Episode 135b: Easy Essays and Beyond, Structure and Style Unit 8, Part 2 Apr 06, 2018

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In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew and old-time friend and mentor Dr. Webster walk you through Unit 8: Formal Essay Models. Join us as Andrew explains the elements of an essay and discusses what differentiates Unit 8 from the previous units. Additionally, Dr. Webster answers questions and provides suggestions for tackling essay assignments.

Go To PART 1

Referenced Materials:

Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Dr. James B. Webster
Magnum Opus Magazine
The Four Deadly Errors
- Article
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
The Elegant Essay
Writing Contests
- The 2018 IEW Writing Contest
IEW's Blog
e-Newsletter
IEW Families Forum
IEW Teachers Forum

Questions Asked:

5:04 - Melissa asks, "I have a fourteen-year-old, an eleven-year-old, and a nine-year-old all doing the same Student Writing Intensive group B together this year. The nine-year-old loves to write and is keeping up great with the others. Would it be unheard of for all of them to do the Student Continuation Level B together?"

7:24 - Erica says, "My two daughters are struggling with writing the conclusion and introduction paragraphs. We would appreciate more specifics on how to create a great attention-grabbing intro and a thoughtful conclusion."

11:53 - Christi asks, "My oldest, twelve, is a naturally comfortable writer and is beginning to be very resistant to writing outlines in general. Any suggestions on how to continue to help her see why they are important?"

18:59 - Melissa asks, "Do students write them in this order on their first draft then the correct order on the formal draft? Will it be easy for those typing? I wasn't sure on handwritten."

20:19 - Terra asks, "My fifteen-year-old student has been assigned a ten page science paper. I would like to know if you still include the most important and why. Would you state your opinion as an expert without using "I"? How do you write it in a way that keeps it a factual report and not an essay?"

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Episode 135a: Easy Essays and Beyond, Structure and Style Unit 8, Part 1 Apr 04, 2018

Show notes

Go To PART 2

Referenced Materials:

Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
Dr. James B. Webster
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Mini Posters
Instructor Accreditation Program
Blended Structure & Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
High School Essay Intensive
Andrew's Engagements

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Episode 134: While Andrew's Away - A Conversation with Beth O'Connor Mar 28, 2018

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Since Andrew is out traveling, Julie welcomes Beth O’Connor to chat with her. Learn about Beth’s role as an Educational Consultant and receive encouragement from Beth as she shares a special message to those beginning IEW.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Beth O'Connor
IEW Schools Division
Linda Mikottis
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Click here [Contest Ended] to enter the Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song giveaway.
Click here [Contest Ended] to enter the IEW® Handbook for Administrators and School Leaders giveaway.

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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

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