**SIMPLE WAYS TO USE ** IEW Writing Curriculum || Reviews + Flip Through
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- **SIMPLE WAYS TO USE ** IEW Writing Curriculum || Reviews + Flip Through
I have complete 4 years of IEW (Institute of Excellence in Writing) with my kids. I believe this method of creative writing is better, more fun, and easier than the method taught in Public Schools.
I will share:
How it works and how it is structured.
How I use it.
A Flip Through.
Comparison of levels.
Testimonies and Samples.
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I love your style of reviewing IEW! I am teaching my brothers and have been eyeing IEW for a while now, definitely something I want to use next year. I love English writing and literature, and adore the fact that IEW incorporates that!! Thank you so much for sharing, you are definitely superwoman!
I love that example that you use to explain IEW. Thanks for the flip through, I have been wanting to see it. 😊
We used IEW and Fix it Grammar last year for the first time! This was a great walk thru!
Wow I can't believe that is a 4th graders paper! Impressive! I used this method of writing once and absolutely loved it. I'm so glad I found IEW to use with my children!
Eclectic Charlotte Mason in the house! 🙋♀️🙋♀️ I do like some Classical approach as well, just not as rigorous as some. I was gifted a few IEW books, so I’m excited to hear how you use it!!
Okay. IEW looks realllly awesome. I think I might have to check into this more in depth! Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t actually seen inside this curriculum thank you for the flip through.
This is really interesting. I've heard of this program from a few other moms recently, but didn't know what it's like at all. The Keyword outline concept is interesting. I like the idea of focusing on articulating what you want to say...and the "dress up" concept is a fun way to describe it!
That story was crazy! My daughter is 11 and wouldnt even comprehend that story being read to her.
I have always heard such great things about IEW! This looks super interesting!
I actually just learned yesterday about IEW full language arts curriculum. 🤯Right?! I used Fix it Grammar last year with my 7th grader and it was very easy to use. Thank you this was great for me!
I love the look of this curriculum!
I’ve really considered making the switch from Writing with Ease to IEW but it looks so terrifying! But that writing was amazing!
I'm so glad you made this!!! We have been using Master Books for a long time but I have been looking at a more Classical education for LA. I had been looking at IEW and I think it will work so much better!
I was thinking of doing master books language arts for my 1st grade boy. I'm really torn between these 2. What was your issues with master books?
You made this sound lots of fun!!! I think you convinced me to use this ☺️☺️
Thank you! This video made IEW seem manageable!
Hello my friend we are here watching always learn so much from your videos💗
You explain this great. Makes you really understand what IEW is all about!
Thanks a bunch!
I’ve heard a lot about IEW lately. I’m not traditional
either so I don’t think this would work for us. Maybe when homeschooling older grades. It is very detailed though, that is great !
Great info! Thank you for sharing.
This video was very helpful and your personality is so sweet. I’m glad this video was in my recommendations. Thanks! 😊
I'm so glad too! Thanks for hanging out.
Thank you so much for this video. It's very helpful.
Thank you so much for explaining it so well. I am doing structure and style level 1 and am thinking of doing the bible theme writing as a filler over the summer with my daughter
Awesome! Have fun. Don’t forget that I do have a link you can use when you decide to buy.
This is so helpful.
IEW sounds great.
So helpful!!
Thank you so much for this!! My friend just told me about your channel because she recognized you at VBS 🥰
We are using IEW this year, but was a little nervous about it. Now I feel ready! You’re awesome 👏🏼 😊
And she didn’t say hi!!! To bad VBS is over, I would of loved to chat.
@@LivingWithEve I’ll tell her 🥰
I LOVED writing! But I also struggle with teaching it to my own children because it comes incredibly easy to me. My oldest was supposed to start IEW at co-op this year but the teacher didn't return because of 'rona (lol) so they canceled the class.
Rona has been a nightmare for coops here.
I LOVED writing lol
This is really amazing. As a fairly new homeschool mom, I need my hand held throughout the year. My kids are still young so hopefully my own confidence increases as we move along. Do you feel this curriculum offers a lot of support throughout? I have been doing the curriculum dance all year and feel I’m only confusing myself more than anything on which direction would work best for us....
Very helpful i’m really trying to get on together
Language arts is NOT my strong point. Even though my youngest will be in the 5th grade I feel like I should start with the younger version so we don't get frustrated. The beauty of homeschooling you can start wherever you feel you need to start.
I feel the exact same way! Feeling like I want to start at the beginning for my 7th grader. 😅
Thanks for the tip about the free teachers manual downloads! Didn’t know about that. You’ve totally sold me on IEW after watching your videos the past few weeks. But I do have a question. We are coming from private school and my kids will be 3rd and 5th grade when we start homeschooling. Do you still recommend starting with Bible Heroes for them both? I appreciate your time!!! Keep the awesome and informative videos coming!
It's a good beginning curriculum for someone who never used IEW. You can also look at Fun and Fascinating.
Nice.
This was great! Thanks for this video. What are your thoughts on Fix It Grammar would that be an addition to the theme based units or is that something different altogether? Looking for my 5th and 7th grader who both struggle and are not fond of writing well ELA period- I am pulling them from virtual and going to homeschool soon. Thanks again
We use Fix It Grammar, it's short and sweet. It does not include any diagramming and I know a lot of people are turned off by that. But it does teach grammar, and even literary techniques.
you mentioned that you could open and do the Bible Heroes or the Community one without having done the teacher course/dvds. that is what I am most concerned about. that I want to try this for my struggling writer, but worried about investing a lot in ANOTHER program that isn't a good fit. without background in the teaching methods one of those beginner courses will guide me through HOW to teach in this style? THANK YOU for this video, it was so helpful to see a thorough inside view and side by side of different levels as you progress.
For some people you can, however even if watch the first couple of DVDs or even a basic lecture on IEW you can see the pattern. This might help you... czcams.com/video/-nK7rDym3NM/video.html
@@LivingWithEve Thank you so much! I will definitely check out the linked video
I am not very classical either but am loving iew
That’s awesome, I am not alone.
You are hilarious 💜 this is all new to me and seems kind of awesome. We used master books this year which was our first year homeschooling. I have a 3rd and 5th grader this year. I’m wondering if I can use the Bible heroes book for both.
Yes, you can. However you might need to make it a bit more challenging for the 5th grader.
@@LivingWithEve thanks for the response. I am devouring your videos today. You are seriously hilarious. And very knowledgeable too;)
Thank you! I have been thinking about this when my kids are a little older, once we have reading down pack! I am a poor writer and I plan on doing it right along with them! I am a little confused I thought it was taught starting at 3rd grade?
It depends. They do have the Kindergarten / 1st grade program. It’s about Farm Animals and it’s called PAL. They also label the Bible Heros as younger than 3rd. We did 2nd grade and 3rd grade program. It worked, but it depends on your kids.
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I love you videos. I have a 8th grader and a 5th grader who go to public school. I plan on supplementing their writing with IEW. How do I choose what curriculum is right for them . I understand I will have to get two curriculums as they are at different levels. Thanks for your help!
For 5th I would do structure in style A1. And for 8th I would do B1. Always start with year 1 if it’s your first year. Level A is elementary and B is middle school. But if you decide to do the thematic units, you could do the same unit, just modify it.
Hi! Thank you for this video. I am really thrilled about using this curriculum. My son is struggling with writing and I'm going to give this a try. I have a question though. Do you still recommend buying the Structure and Style Overview DVD even if I have a teacher's manual already?
You don’t have to.
Great video! Have you used All Things Fun & Fascinating? I would like to use together with my 3rd grader and 5th grader next year. Would Bible Heroes be too easy for my oldest? Great reader, solid grammar foundation but more of a reluctant writer who needs short lessons. I want to be careful not to overwhelm my youngest though, who is just being introduced to the writing process now in the 2nd grade. Thank you!
Bible Heros may be too easy for the 5th grader, we used it when my son was in 3rd grade. All Things Fun and Fascinating is amazing. It is very simple but challenging if you need it to be. I would do that one for the two, however, that is just my suggestion.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Very informative and liked that you did a flip through. I recently heard about IEWs. They are used in our Co-op. My son is starting 2nd grade this year. The IEW website is OVERWHELMING!! We only need the workbooks and download the teachers manual?!?! We have completed AAR Level 1 and started Level 2 and AAS Level 1. When would you suggest starting IEW?
In 2nd grade my son did the Bible Heroes. They also have the Community Helpers Curriculum for the same age. That's what I would start with.
This is my Scenario too! I get so overwhelmed when I look at the website… So buying the Bible curriculum (for my 3rd grader) would be enough? I’m fine without the videos? Thank you! Also, I have a 1st grader…should I teach them both or hold off and just start my third grader on this?
Great video! I haven’t used IEW with my kids yet but find myself very drawn to it. I think great writing can be your ticket to a lot of success and expression in this world. I’ve hesitated to use it though because of fear that it will create a formulaic writing style and/or won’t allow my kids’ own writing styles and voices to blossom. I also worry that the same routine year after year could get boring. What has your experience been in those areas??? I want to love it! And how compatible is it to a Charlotte Mason homeschool?
I feel like it is giving them tools. Studying and mimicking good literature is a technique taught by a lot of music teacher (Suzuki Method). It shows them the routes and gives them different options to try. And also encourages freedom to be creative later on. It’s a tool belt. I feel like other writing programs don’t really walk your hand through good story writing like IEW. Eventually they grow out of the techniques, some say HS but they method still sticks. I think with a lot of options comes a lot of freedom. Also every year the literature changes so they don’t get bored.
I also think it’s very CM friendly. We are CM mostly with a hint of classical ... only because of IEW.
Thank you! That really helps!
Sis, this video is amazing! Thank you so much!🥰
Thank you too!
Thank you for the video. In your opinion, is it necessary to have FixIt Grammar if you have this. Does it cover grammar?
If you want to really reinforce the grammar, you will need to add something. They also suggest it. I think it has been helpful. This year, though, we are doing Digging With Diagrams because I want them to get the Diagraming and Fix It does not have that.
Do you recommend starting with the Primary Arts of Language:Writing or just jumping in with the books you referenced? This would be for a very beginning writer. Thanks!
It depends the age. Primary Arts of Language is for those who are learning to read. If they can read and do basic writing, so Bible Hero’s or People and places in our community.
Planning on the IEW program for our first year of homeschooling this year. 3rd grader (very resistant writer, reading 1-2 grade level), 5th grader (dyslexia & dysgraphia, writing solo is difficult but is excellent when dictating). Thinking Bible Heroes for 3rd grader. Thoughts on 5th grade....ATF&F or S&S1
Tough call. I really do like the S&S1 right now. It's made like so much easier. So as of right now, I would go with that one.
I’m considering it for 3rd grade too. My granddaughter sounds just like your 3rd grader. I’m getting Easy Grammar and IEW.
I have a question for anyone who could help. My son will be in 8th grade this coming fall. He is a very reluctant writer. I was planning on doing IEW this year with him but I just watched a video of Mr. Pudawa doing an overview of SSS and he stressed several times that the kids should do the program for at least 3 years to really lock in the tools taught. The problem is my son wants to go to public highschool so this would be his 1st and only year doing IEW. ( Unless he changes his mind). Now I'm thinking maybe EIW would be better. Any input would be appreciated!
We are first time Homeschooling my grade 5 daughter although most of her curriculum I purchased are more of a grade 4 level. We are in week 2 of All Thimgs Fun and Fascinating. We are "walking" through one lesson at a time and I do love it! Do you think we should step back to the introduction level you have? My daughter is a good reader and is doing well but I don't want the challenge for her I want a clear understanding.
It's really hard to say because I don't really know you or your daughter. I would ask, is she frustrated? Is she overwhelmed? Are you fighting over it? Is it over her heard? If she is being challenged and she's stepping up to it, keep going.
Does the teacher manual have suggestions for the outlines for each chapter? I see they do for the first chapter. I think my son needed just a few more lessons where Mr Pudewa walked them through the outline would of been helpful in structure and style. Just debating on ditching IEW and trying something else or giving the theme based writing books a shot before I walk away from the whole curriculum. I also commented on your other IEW video.
Yes, it does give an outline plus some game or activity suggestions.
@@LivingWithEve Thank you!
If we have never done IEW or really any specific writing curriculum, what would you recommend starting with? My son is 6 going into 2nd grade and my daughter is 9 going into 4th grade. She does struggle with writing when given prompts so I think she would really benefit from something like this.
There are a few different curriculums out there. Write Shop I've heard is good, Brave Writer (but not sure about the age). Also The Good And The Beautiful has a curriculum just for writing.
Thank you so much for this video. I have a 9th grader that is really struggling w writing. I have been looking for a writing/LA program for him for next school year. Question is this something you could do 4 days a week? Just curious.
One more question which level would you start in with a 9th grader?
So with my middle school I alternate weeks. But you could do it 3 days a week. they would just have to spend more time working on it. If you tell them one paper a week and give him a deadline then they will get it done. For 9th grade i would start with level C.
Do you think you can teach elementary and high school together with IEW? By going more in depth with high school but doing the same things with learning the same lesson types?
The same curriculum book? You could but it might take some work. It would be better to do a high school curriculum and adjust that to elementary age.
Thanks for the review! If I want to start using IEW with my 3rd grader, can I just use the Bible Heroes as a start?
Yes you can! That is what I am doing with my third grader.
Any tips for doing this in a co-op setting? Any supplies I should have? (Besides the tm & kids book)
You will just have a lot of papers to grade. Make sure to communicate to the parents the importance of getting the paper in on time. The students really just need the boo and folded and pencil /pen and paper.
Where Would you suggest a struggling writer or will be in the 5th grade next year who struggles with dyslexia and dysgraphia to start ?
Look into the Orton Gillingham Approach.
Do you need to purchase both the DVD(s)? I heard you need to watch the DVD to understand the program. Is it really that confusing? Our community even had a viewing party... but we couldn't attend due to other obligations.
You mentioned it is a full curriculum. This is just for ELA not for actually decoding reading, correct?
So with Structure & Style, it comes with streaming or DVD. Those are for the kids, but you can watch too. They recommend it. If you do that, you won't need the IEW DVDs. If you choose to do the IEW themed studies, it is requested that you do watch the DVDs. I did not the first time I did it and I was fine. But I was only doing Bible Heros. I eventually watched them and they did make a difference.
I’ve been debating about getting this for years and although I love our la I don’t think it’s good enough for teaching my son to write. It’s just so expensive! Can you just get a book and the whole almost $300 package?
I just get the book. The teacher manual is a free download.
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What age would you recommend for the Bible Hero’s? My grade just turned 7. She does not like writing . We are in foundations d of Logic of English ( if you are familiar)
They recommended as early as 2nd grade. We did it at 3rd grade.
Did you do structure and style first before moving on to the the subject ones
No, I started with the themes.
Do you need to do the TWSS teacher course if you are using it for grade 3/4? Is it something you really need to do or is there enough guidance anyway in the teacher books? It’s just a lot of money to pay out if it’s not essential at any point. Thank you.
I never did it.
🙀🙀 hey!! I have been asking around in groups, and everyone totes says I need to do the TWSS! I am starting IEW this fall with a 6th grader/11.5 year-old who loves and is good at writing. So, I am worried about how lost I will be if I do NOT stream TWSS. We only have ancients and fables.... what do I do?! Lol
You won’t be lost, If he’s already a strong writer it will be easy to switch if that curriculum is nor working. The teacher course is helpful but not mandatory. The Fables Curriculum will guide you through everything. He also has an 8 hour course on you tube that can help too. I would not worry about buying the TWSS.
Now the Fables Curriculum is gentle compared to the upper leveled themes. You might get done with it in a half a year. I am using for my 4th grader next year so he could find it easy.
@cottingtonmse Here, look at this video. This can get your started. You do not need the TWSS, czcams.com/video/-nK7rDym3NM/video.html
@@LivingWithEve ah, okay!!! thanks for your thoughts!!! so, maybe watching this 8-hour video will be enough?? LOL!!! i hate to think i am missing something about the whole process or acronyms and all sorts. i did e-mail IEW, but i will totally catch that video to see what i need to learn. but i shouldn't stress about not having TWSS? all righty!!! if i watch that and still feel like i don't know what's going on, i'll look into it. fables seems like fun, but i did feel bad when i realized it may be too young for my older kid. :O
Do you think we could just use the themed writing lessons without using the video lessons first? My kids will be 4th, 6th, and 7th grade what do you think would be the best route to go?
Yes, that's what I did initially. The videos just help clear things up and make things go smoother. For Fourth grade "The Lion, Which and the Wardrobe" would be a good one. Even for the 6th grader. But you may want to look at the Ancient History or some of the middle school level themed writing books.
@@LivingWithEve thank you!
I know this video is old. Does the student book still come with that blue page? We have been wanting to try out IEW but my son has his heart set on the theme based writing. I am looking at ordering Wonders of Science and Fix it Grammar 1 so I am trying to figure out if I should buy the teacher guides as well 😅
Yes I believe so.
We used structure and style year 1 level B.
My daughter is in grade 8!and really wants to do the Bible-based writing. I didn’t take the teacher course. Would she be able to use it or do I need to take that course?
Yes, but you might need to refer to the teacher guide.
So, do you still do a reading curriculum to teach reading basics/foundations? We are currently doing AAR level 1. I'm not looking into doing the IEW PAL program just simply because I've already invested in the other. Would I continue to work in AAR and then in 3rd grade or so, add this to our school work?
Third grade is great time to do it. I do add literature to their studies.
I am new to IEW. My son is going into 7th grade and is a fairly good writer. He LOVES medieval history. Is it possible to jump right into the Medieval History Writing book?
Sure, as long as they are at his level. There will be a learning curve so be prepared.
Does the iew writing curriculum count as a full language arts program? Or would I have to buy a separate curriculum for reading?
Add fix it grammar to it and then yes, full language arts. However I would add literature, maybe some fun booms to read and discuss,
@@LivingWithEve thank you!
Struggling writer in 7th grade. Could I use one of those books for LA and not get the whole system?
You could even consider the Structure and Style book too. It could work, or it may not. Look at some of the other flip throughs and see if it works. It could make all the difference, but it has to be right for you.
The iew website is very confusing for me , what should I get for my 6th grader and 9 th grader?
You can do the Based Writing Curriculum. Like the Ancient History, Bible Based, Modern World, Finding Narnia or US History. Those Curriculums are complete. If you look through the curriculum it has the grade levels on them.
How many day a week did you do this and how long did each lesson take?
It varied. For K-2 we did three times a week and it lasted a School year. For 3rd & 4th we did every year and it lasted a little less than a full school year.
Could I use bible for 6 & 8th grader who have never had a writing curriculum?
It’s really hard to tell without personally knowing them or their developmental abilities. I will say Bible Hero’s is pretty simple. The oldest I’ve seen use it was a sixth grader and they thought is was pretty simple. It is a good kickstart and with a 6th and 8th grader they could finish it in a few month. However, I would start with another themed writing course, for example: American History or Narnia or even All things Fun and Fascinating. Hope that helps.
Thank you yes very helpful
Considering SSS1A for my 4th grader who is a strong reader. Thoughts?
We are doing level B for middle school. I don't know Level A, but we are in love. I do NOTHING...except check his final paper and make sure he is keeping up his notebook. It's like IEW on Steroid. And I'm not just saying that.
@@LivingWithEve thank you! We ended up going with 1a for 4th! We're excited to get started!
Where would I start with a 2nd grader and 5th grader? Should I just start at the beginning?
I would do Bible Hero or community helpers for the second grader. You can also do fun and fascinating for the 5th grader.
Have never used IEW. My daughter is grade 7 but we work typically at a level 6 in any Language Arts that we are doing. Where should we begin? What should I purchase please. Thank you.
Structure and Style year 1 level B
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Hi Leilani, I am looking to purchase the IEW Bible heroes curriculum for my 3rd and 4th grader. Do I need to purchase two of this curriculum for each child? That's where I am confused and need help. Thank you!
You could probably use a journal and have the kids do the brainstorming ideas and outline in them. That's what I would do. The writing is always on your own paper.
How independent can they’ve in middle school? Can they do this themselves?
For Structure and Style he is pretty independent from what I understand. The theme based unit, I usually go through it with the to get them started. Maybe 15 minutes. But if they really need to do it independent and they are motivated, then yes. But you will need to check up on them.
I know IEW offers videos, are they necessary? Do you use them?
They have Structure and Style, which is a curriculum with build in videos via DVD or Streaming Forever. It's pretty new. Those videos are need for the curriculum. If you're talking about the Parent Seminar, they are useful, but not necessary. You can get alot from the teacher manual and watching some of Andrew's videos on CZcams, listening to the IEW podcast, and talks that you can purchase on the IEW website.
Can you teach it without the videos and do parent led?
Yu can, but you will need to pay attention to the instructions. IEW is very unique in how they teach. I think CZcams has a video by IEW that will get you started.
I’m sad. I would love to see this but the sound is in and out.
Hopefull you figured it out, sometimes the sound gets goofy and you have to mess with the settings.