Yes we have been loving it for years as well! Love the updates to the structure and style. I have a seventh and fifth grader and the older one, who loves writing, does structure and style and the younger one does the theme-based. Works great!
Thank you so much. I needed to watch this. I want to be more hands off so I am so happy to hear and understand how IEW could work for us this year. Also, I love you! You make curriculum reviews fun to watch & always make me smile. Blessings to you & your family.
So I'm researching IEW for my upcoming 7th grader because the curriculum she is using right now is not cutting it anymore. This flip through was EXCELLENT. Just what I needed. I've always been wary of IEW because of price point and I didn't like the video based lessons for younger Elementary but she's getting older and needs more. Thank you so much for this! 👏👏👏❤️❤️
We started structure and style with our 5th grader last year in the middle of the year he loves it. Laughing through the lessons and then we get to hear the jokes afterward lol. And we’ve seen huge improvement in his writing skills best investment we made.
This is such a refreashing comment to read, I have a question - for a medium to high level Grade 5 class, which structure and style do you recommend. Would you recommend Grade 3-5 or the 6-8 Level A
Thank! Loved this in depth look! Helps me decide this side of the world as the postage is just crazy!!! Please post another onw like this when you hit Level C!!
We love IEW I am using structure an style we are taking it slow and using 1A for 4th and 5th grade. My daughter loves it and we all look forward to his videos he is funny. Its a program that is really easy to speed or slow down.
This is one that’s mentioned so much in all platforms talking about homeschooling. I’m just doing ongoing perpetual research for the future.😂 My kid is close to starting Kindergarten, but I’m already excited about trying IEW in the future.
I just bought Structure and style for my girls! My facilitator kind of warned me off because she said it was super intense...thanks for getting me excited about it again!
Thanks for the detailed flip through! I’ve also been confused if the parent training was necessary and the differences between the streams. What grades did you begin this with each of your children? Did you use this and Fix-it and that was considered a complete LA curriculum? Finally, I also wonder when they do their own writing? Thanks so much again! This is the best video I’ve seen for IEW!
Love Fix it Grammar. And the new versions are so good. I started my kids around 2nd and 3rd grade. And yes, totally a complete LA curriculum with the exception of phonics and if you need, diagramming. For diagramming I did use well-trained mind. The idea behind their own writing, IEW is based on the Suzuki method, you copy the good stuff until it becomes so familiar with you. Eventually they will write papers with History and other subjects. This is when the training with IEW comes out. My son also has starting writing on his own. However, they do have a few lessons where they do create their own. Think of IEW as training.
I like you. 😆 This video is funny…and it’s about a writing curriculum. Brava! We’re a new homeschool family and looking for a writing curriculum. Probably going with this one. 👍
@livingwitheve My 4th grader will be taking an in person writing program once a week with a take home assignment each week. Do you think adding this in would be too much work?
Thank you for this video! For a child younger than your son, do you think they could do the Structure and Style so independently? I feel like a younger child might need the parent quite involved anyway, so I might be better off with the theme based program until he's a bit older. (My oldest is currently age 8 and I was thinking of doing something with him and his advanced younger sister next year when they will be 7&9.) After watching your video, I am kind of thinking we might do theme based the first few years and then switch to S&S when they are older. I do have several children so independent work is a good thing, but I do like writing and would like to do some of it with them.
Thank you for doing this video. One thing that I have always been confused about IEW is how and when they transition from rewriting written works to inventing and writing on their own. At this level, do that they that? Was the sample you read am example of rewriting or invented writing. I see the value in both, I just never seem to find a video that explains beyond the retelling. Thank you so much.
They do have a few lessons on that. I also know that the Structure and Style had a lesson where he had to write a research paper on a topic of his choice. But most of it is the rewriting. It's very much like the Suzuki method. The concept is copying the good stuff and when you do write on your own, it comes naturally. I know my boys write papers for history at the co-op and from all of the IEW work they're papers come out very nice and they find it enjoyable and easy.
@@LivingWithEve thank you! If you are ever so inclined, a video that goes over how IEW teachers invented writing and how they make that transition would be awesome!
Thank you for the review! I am planning to start using SSS for my 4th grader. Is it necessary to do the fix it grammar as well? Or does SSS cover the grammar part as well?
My son is a creative writer. Would this type of structure be better to start when he is older like 4th grade? I’m thinking for third grade just to get the “all thing fascinating” curriculum.
That’s hard. I think starting them in 3rd or 4th grade is good. Just remember it is a tool box and take your time going through it. And continue to feed into his creative writing outside of this. You will see his creative writing add more beautiful words and descriptor and the scripture will start to change so he can communicate better.
My daughter hate Language Arts, I’m try differently curriculums, but nothing helps her, I know no what’s possible I do for help her loved the Language Arts, her not liked reading and writing notching…her is so hands on. I watching your video and think: this curriculum solve my problem??? Sincerely I know no!😩😩😩 I’m Brazilian and believe in G’d and is not good idea send her to the school.
No. I would do Level A year 1 for 4th Level B year 1 for 7th Level C year 1 for 9th. You could get away with Level B year 1 but it might be to easy. It’s all developmental so it’s important to stay at their level.
I know that you purchase according to grade level. I have 3 kids between 4th and 7th grade and I was hoping to make it a family subject, was curious if you thought this was possible or just not a great idea! We use fix it grammar and love it!!
So is this like a weekly type lesson style curriculum? Such as Day 1 read passage Day 2 write key words Day 3 narrate Day 4 re-write Day 5 final draft….
Yes, but sometimes it may change a little depending on the lesson being taught. But it stick pretty much to that schedule. I will admit sometimes we have expanded the week into 2 weeks.
I am currently using TGTB. My daughter will be “in 2nd grade” she’s a pretty good reader and she does well in language arts. I’m contemplating switching to AAR 2 and IEW to give her a more in depth, and a why/how to behind things. Do you think the AAR/IEW combo will be enough for a whole language curriculum? I know for IEW pals they do include AAS so I would be using that for the spelling.
My children are 5, 7, 11, 12, and 13. Last year we used Structure and Style 1A. This year I wanted to try EIW and I don't love it...I want to try the Theme Based Writing, but I'm afraid of it being too teacher intensive. Especially because my younger two already have some very teacher intensive curriculums. Would you say that it's possible to use the Theme Based Writing in a way that's less intensive for my older ones?
With this do you just go to 1c once you finish 2b? I’m starting this for my kiddo going into 8th and they recommended we start with 1b I was digging around to see how this rolls into HS years and can’t find anything but came across your video here in my searching.
So level A is elementary, B Middle, C HS. However since he is just starting I can see why the would recommend 1B for 8th grade. After that, for 9th, I would either do 2B or 1C. You would have to look at the curriculum and compare it with how he did with 1B.
I have a daughter who is 13 and we have never used to this program. I would love to do the theme-based program with her from medieval times because it would coincide with our history. In your opinion, would it be easy to follow if she has never used this program?
Thank so much for this helpful video! Does the child need to have learned typing/be able to independently type up the final draft of his paper to use this program? Thanks!
Do you recommend buying the bundles for Structure and Style? I’m looking to purchase this for my upcoming 5th & 8th grader, though, I need to be smart financially. There seems to be so much value here. I’d like to purchase Fix it! Grammar for my 5th grader as well. And advice is greatly appreciated.
Q: so I understand these levels are based on reading level, what would you recommend if reading and comprehension level is several grades higher (say like upper middle school or lower high school) than writing and spelling (like middle elementary), plus kid who has a really hard time staying focused.
They seem to focus more on developmental. I’m not sure what grade your child is in. Could you share or just send me an email: leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
I haven't read all the comments/questions so I'll just go ahead and ask. What Book in Fix it Grammar go along with SS1A? I have 10-year old son incoming 5th grade in April. We are currently using BJU today and I am very interested in adding IEW to our curriculum.
I am in the throes of looking to pull my 3 kids from public school to partially homeschool next year (they will attend an enrichment program 2 days a week). I will be responsible for math and language arts only and am VERY interested in IEW, but have 2 questions. :) 1) Will I be able to successfully complete this program during the 3 days I have them at home? 2) My youngest is entering Kindergarten, and I am currently working through TGATB pre-k primer with her. Is this a good program for K? Or do you have recommendations for different programs for that level?
1) you can however you will need to double up days. They give you a 5 day break down. So you can do day 1 & 2 on day 1 and 3 on day 2 and 4 & 5 on day 6. 2) For kindergarten I would do PAL. For the theme based I would start them when they are 2nd or 3rd grade.
Can you tell me how the final story was typed up? Did your kiddo do that? If so can you provide what they used? Im looking at taking my 4th grader out of school 2 months early to start homeshcooling. She was using Abeck 1st grade and just about a month of Abeca 2nd grade before she stopped. Im wondering if she needs to have that has a suppolement or if IEW can do it all for her English. Do I need any supplements with it. Thankk you. not sure when you posted this video. Maybe you will see this soon. Thank you ! love the online teacher! Im going for that.
I use IEW as a full curriculum. They have spelling, then Fix It Grammar has grammar and the main book, either theme based or Structure and Style, has the writing, mechanic and even vocabulary. My kids do type it up. We do typing with them through “Typsey”, that is a typing curriculum that teaching them placement of their finger and typing speed. Hope this helps.
Essentials in Writing, no I did not do a comparison. I have not used it but I’ve seen it, it does seem that your either for IEW or EIW, they have different approaches. That’s really as much as I know.
When you get the forever streaming vs the DVD what does that actually mean? Do we still only get it for like 12 months? Wondering bc we old-school he round with breaks and I'm having another baby so didn't know if their was a time limit that you get either one of them.
What age/grade level is this for? My daughter is in 4th grade (doing level 3 from the Good and the beautiful). Can we use this as a combo or is it one or the other?
I would do one or the other, honestly. Doing both would be a lot of work. If you visit the IEW website (in the description box), the catalog will help you pick out the best level for her.
Hope is such a reluctant writer. Do you think Structure and Style would be a good fit? (Psst.. I don't exactly like writing myself. Did I say that?) All writing programs kinda freak me out. 🤣
Well the good part is that it is very hands off for you, when it comes to the teaching side of things. However, you will have to grade the work. That's it though. But they do give you a rubric. If you can afford it, and after looking at some flip throughs, I would try it.
I am just wondering - would it be possible to use the Structure & Style without using the teaching videos? I have done the theme based books in the past and have a decent understanding to teach the program. I think my son might like the stories in SSS a little more than the theme based, but I don't want to pay the price for the video lessons.
Do you feel like this writing would be considered a complete writing curriculum? Do you also feel it would be OK for someone who is behind in writing or has some learning deficits in hand writing and coming up with writing topics in general? Think a 8th grader in sped very behind with writing ?
Hi!!! I have been watching your videos for a really longer time because I want to become a special Ed teacher in CA. One of my courses is asking for me to interview someone who has a child with special needs. Would you be able to help me with that? Much love from CA xoxo
I have 3 kids and thinking about using iew. I know this takes time on my part, but with 3 kids and possibly 2 different levels, how much time would you say? And do you do 3 days a week, 2 days, every day?
The key is structure and style has a streaming version. It saves you on so much time. And if it’s time your worried about then that’s the way to go. There is a bit of a learning curve in the beginning for you since you will still have to grade their work. So watching their videos with them or even a video by Andrew (I’ll put a link) that will help you know what your looking for. Hours a week? Maybe 4 - 5 hours with the themed unit, 30 mins -1 hour of grading with structure and style. But every child and family is different, so it varies.
@@LivingWithEve so grading doesn’t seem to be a bother too me. Also, I love the idea of structure and style because I watched a sample video of Andrew pudewa and was like, “this is awesome! I love his way of teaching in the videos! I am star struck on one video!” And now I want to meet him. Also, wondering what grade level I can start that at? The individual themed things seem neat, but Andrew pudewa teaching is the crème de la crème! I want to go back to school!
Oh my stars… he’s awesome!when I met him it was like we knew each other for years. He’s pretty cool. I also think on their website they give you grade level approximations.
@@LivingWithEveSorry, I'm really trying to understand before I take the plunge in purchasing this writing curriculum for my children. You're saying I don't have to purchase Teacher Writing Structure and Style. I'm reading on their website that it is important for teachers to gain the training necessary to help their children write well. Did you purchase this particular course or you did well without it with your kiddos?
@@evelynr1540 in the video the teacher book seems to reference TWSS videos, so maybe there's some access there? Looking at the sample SSS teacher book, it looks like it does reference the TWSS, but can't see that it gives you access to them. Sorry, I don't have an answer - I'm part way through the TWSS course thanks to their 12 days of Christmas offers. I'm getting a lot out of the teacher course so far. The cheapest way to do that seems to be to get their Premium membership, so you get access to the training videos. They also have a page with some helpful downloads, so if you can't afford the seminar workbook, then you can get some handouts to tide you over.
Specifically, I seriously considering it for grade 9 for my oldest. Do you think he could start at the book for grade 9\high school or should he back up?
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Yes we have been loving it for years as well! Love the updates to the structure and style. I have a seventh and fifth grader and the older one, who loves writing, does structure and style and the younger one does the theme-based. Works great!
Thank you so much. I needed to watch this. I want to be more hands off so I am so happy to hear and understand how IEW could work for us this year. Also, I love you! You make curriculum reviews fun to watch & always make me smile. Blessings to you & your family.
So I'm researching IEW for my upcoming 7th grader because the curriculum she is using right now is not cutting it anymore. This flip through was EXCELLENT. Just what I needed. I've always been wary of IEW because of price point and I didn't like the video based lessons for younger Elementary but she's getting older and needs more. Thank you so much for this! 👏👏👏❤️❤️
We recently went back to IEW. We started the new World of Science themed writing, and it's been great for my science-loving kid. 😊
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!
We started structure and style with our 5th grader last year in the middle of the year he loves it. Laughing through the lessons and then we get to hear the jokes afterward lol. And we’ve seen huge improvement in his writing skills best investment we made.
That is awesome!
This is such a refreashing comment to read, I have a question - for a medium to high level Grade 5 class, which structure and style do you recommend. Would you recommend Grade 3-5 or the 6-8 Level A
@@snzfm786 I would go by reading level.
Thank! Loved this in depth look! Helps me decide this side of the world as the postage is just crazy!!! Please post another onw like this when you hit Level C!!
Will do!!
We love IEW I am using structure an style we are taking it slow and using 1A for 4th and 5th grade. My daughter loves it and we all look forward to his videos he is funny. Its a program that is really easy to speed or slow down.
This is one that’s mentioned so much in all platforms talking about homeschooling. I’m just doing ongoing perpetual research for the future.😂 My kid is close to starting Kindergarten, but I’m already excited about trying IEW in the future.
Thank you thank you! This walk through was EXCELLENT and just what I needed ❤
I just bought Structure and style for my girls! My facilitator kind of warned me off because she said it was super intense...thanks for getting me excited about it again!
Hi,
The schedule is a suggested schedule. You can work it out at your child’s pace. That’s how we used it and it worked beautifully!
@@JenniferGarcia-qr3ur thanks. I plan to do it over two years but it always nice to hear someone else's love about your choice to spur you on! Lol
I totally agree @Jennifer Garcia .
Ps. Thank you so much for the in depth review, it was amazing and easy to follow along and get the gist of it.
This was such a great explanation and look inside!
FANTASTIC video! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the detailed flip through! I’ve also been confused if the parent training was necessary and the differences between the streams. What grades did you begin this with each of your children? Did you use this and Fix-it and that was considered a complete LA curriculum? Finally, I also wonder when they do their own writing? Thanks so much again! This is the best video I’ve seen for IEW!
Love Fix it Grammar. And the new versions are so good. I started my kids around 2nd and 3rd grade. And yes, totally a complete LA curriculum with the exception of phonics and if you need, diagramming. For diagramming I did use well-trained mind.
The idea behind their own writing, IEW is based on the Suzuki method, you copy the good stuff until it becomes so familiar with you. Eventually they will write papers with History and other subjects. This is when the training with IEW comes out. My son also has starting writing on his own. However, they do have a few lessons where they do create their own.
Think of IEW as training.
@@LivingWithEve Thanks!
I like you. 😆 This video is funny…and it’s about a writing curriculum. Brava! We’re a new homeschool family and looking for a writing curriculum. Probably going with this one. 👍
That is awesome!
Thank you! I needed this video!
Thanks for the flip through! ❤
Lol I love your humour!
@livingwitheve My 4th grader will be taking an in person writing program once a week with a take home assignment each week. Do you think adding this in would be too much work?
Superb review!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks!
Thank you for this video! For a child younger than your son, do you think they could do the Structure and Style so independently? I feel like a younger child might need the parent quite involved anyway, so I might be better off with the theme based program until he's a bit older. (My oldest is currently age 8 and I was thinking of doing something with him and his advanced younger sister next year when they will be 7&9.)
After watching your video, I am kind of thinking we might do theme based the first few years and then switch to S&S when they are older. I do have several children so independent work is a good thing, but I do like writing and would like to do some of it with them.
Awesome! Keep us posted on how it goes!
You explained this so well
This is so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for doing this video. One thing that I have always been confused about IEW is how and when they transition from rewriting written works to inventing and writing on their own. At this level, do that they that? Was the sample you read am example of rewriting or invented writing. I see the value in both, I just never seem to find a video that explains beyond the retelling. Thank you so much.
They do have a few lessons on that. I also know that the Structure and Style had a lesson where he had to write a research paper on a topic of his choice. But most of it is the rewriting. It's very much like the Suzuki method. The concept is copying the good stuff and when you do write on your own, it comes naturally. I know my boys write papers for history at the co-op and from all of the IEW work they're papers come out very nice and they find it enjoyable and easy.
@@LivingWithEve thank you! If you are ever so inclined, a video that goes over how IEW teachers invented writing and how they make that transition would be awesome!
Thank you for the review! I am planning to start using SSS for my 4th grader. Is it necessary to do the fix it grammar as well? Or does SSS cover the grammar part as well?
If you don't use Fix it, you will need to find a grammar curriculum. SSS does not really cover the fullness of grammar.
Yay more videos please
Oh, and does IEW ever address poetry? Or is their focus all prepping for writing good essays/papers?
They have a separate Poetry curriculum, but they do not address it in Structure and Style.
My son is a creative writer. Would this type of structure be better to start when he is older like 4th grade? I’m thinking for third grade just to get the “all thing fascinating” curriculum.
That’s hard. I think starting them in 3rd or 4th grade is good. Just remember it is a tool box and take your time going through it. And continue to feed into his creative writing outside of this. You will see his creative writing add more beautiful words and descriptor and the scripture will start to change so he can communicate better.
My daughter hate Language Arts, I’m try differently curriculums, but nothing helps her, I know no what’s possible I do for help her loved the Language Arts, her not liked reading and writing notching…her is so hands on. I watching your video and think: this curriculum solve my problem??? Sincerely I know no!😩😩😩
I’m Brazilian and believe in G’d and is not good idea send her to the school.
YES!!! I agree, no curriculum can solve all of our problems. Only God.
Thank you for sharing all about IEW. I want to know if this is suitable for whole class instruction. Is this more for homeschooling?
A lot of people teach it in a classroom setting.
Next year, I'll have a 4th, 7th and 9th grader...new to IEW. Should we do S&S 1A all together?
No. I would do
Level A year 1 for 4th
Level B year 1 for 7th
Level C year 1 for 9th. You could get away with Level B year 1 but it might be to easy.
It’s all developmental so it’s important to stay at their level.
Great video! Di you think this would work to teach in a co-op in 12 weeks? 3rd to 5th graders. Theme or Structure & style?
Theme. I would Bible Heros or Fun and Fascinating.
I know that you purchase according to grade level. I have 3 kids between 4th and 7th grade and I was hoping to make it a family subject, was curious if you thought this was possible or just not a great idea! We use fix it grammar and love it!!
It's possible if you do a theme writing units. For example The Ancient History Based Unit would be a good one to do that with.
So is this like a weekly type lesson style curriculum?
Such as
Day 1 read passage
Day 2 write key words
Day 3 narrate
Day 4 re-write
Day 5 final draft….
Yes, but sometimes it may change a little depending on the lesson being taught. But it stick pretty much to that schedule. I will admit sometimes we have expanded the week into 2 weeks.
I am currently using TGTB. My daughter will be “in 2nd grade” she’s a pretty good reader and she does well in language arts. I’m contemplating switching to AAR 2 and IEW to give her a more in depth, and a why/how to behind things. Do you think the AAR/IEW combo will be enough for a whole language curriculum? I know for IEW pals they do include AAS so I would be using that for the spelling.
Yes, I think that would work great.
Is this a full language arts curriculum the structure and style?
When you add Fix it Grammar and spelling. If you want a literature coarse you will need to add that too.
My children are 5, 7, 11, 12, and 13. Last year we used Structure and Style 1A. This year I wanted to try EIW and I don't love it...I want to try the Theme Based Writing, but I'm afraid of it being too teacher intensive. Especially because my younger two already have some very teacher intensive curriculums. Would you say that it's possible to use the Theme Based Writing in a way that's less intensive for my older ones?
I mean you can always adjust a curriculum to meet your needs, especially if it's something you really think will work and help.
With this do you just go to 1c once you finish 2b? I’m starting this for my kiddo going into 8th and they recommended we start with 1b I was digging around to see how this rolls into HS years and can’t find anything but came across your video here in my searching.
So level A is elementary, B Middle, C HS. However since he is just starting I can see why the would recommend 1B for 8th grade. After that, for 9th, I would either do 2B or 1C. You would have to look at the curriculum and compare it with how he did with 1B.
I have a daughter who is 13 and we have never used to this program. I would love to do the theme-based program with her from medieval times because it would coincide with our history. In your opinion, would it be easy to follow if she has never used this program?
I think it’s easy to jump in and jump out.
Also how many weeks is it ? Thank you
24 weeks
Thank so much for this helpful video! Does the child need to have learned typing/be able to independently type up the final draft of his paper to use this program? Thanks!
No, they can hand write everything.
@@LivingWithEve good to know! Thanks so much!
Do you recommend buying the bundles for Structure and Style? I’m looking to purchase this for my upcoming 5th & 8th grader, though, I need to be smart financially. There seems to be so much value here. I’d like to purchase Fix it! Grammar for my 5th grader as well. And advice is greatly appreciated.
Yes. However I don’t usually use the teacher manual as much. But I do reference it on occasion. So if it’s not much difference so would do it.
@@LivingWithEve Thank you :)
Do you have to do structure and style with theme writing basic?I try see if this is a fit for my kid
Those are different curriculum, you do either or.
@@LivingWithEve thank you so much
How long each day does the classroom and lesson take? It’s seems very overwhelming but wonderful.
About an hour 3 -5 times a week.
What would you recommend for whole class teaching? Structure and style or the themed based approach?
Theme based works very well and it’s more fun in a classroom setting.
Q: so I understand these levels are based on reading level, what would you recommend if reading and comprehension level is several grades higher (say like upper middle school or lower high school) than writing and spelling (like middle elementary), plus kid who has a really hard time staying focused.
They seem to focus more on developmental. I’m not sure what grade your child is in. Could you share or just send me an email: leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
5th grade
I haven't read all the comments/questions so I'll just go ahead and ask. What Book in Fix it Grammar go along with SS1A? I have 10-year old son incoming 5th grade in April. We are currently using BJU today and I am very interested in adding IEW to our curriculum.
We do level 2, Town Mouse and Country Mouse for my 10 year / 11 year old. But it depends on their level.
How relevant are the age recommendations? Could a reluctant writer 5th grader and a blooming writing 2nd grader be in the same level and both benefit?
That might be tough, unless the 5th grade is behind or /and the 2nd grader is ahead. If you did do this, I would do Bible Heros.
I am in the throes of looking to pull my 3 kids from public school to partially homeschool next year (they will attend an enrichment program 2 days a week). I will be responsible for math and language arts only and am VERY interested in IEW, but have 2 questions. :) 1) Will I be able to successfully complete this program during the 3 days I have them at home? 2) My youngest is entering Kindergarten, and I am currently working through TGATB pre-k primer with her. Is this a good program for K? Or do you have recommendations for different programs for that level?
1) you can however you will need to double up days. They give you a 5 day break down. So you can do day 1 & 2 on day 1 and 3 on day 2 and 4 & 5 on day 6.
2) For kindergarten I would do PAL. For the theme based I would start them when they are 2nd or 3rd grade.
Thank Youuuu!
Can you tell me how the final story was typed up? Did your kiddo do that? If so can you provide what they used? Im looking at taking my 4th grader out of school 2 months early to start homeshcooling. She was using Abeck 1st grade and just about a month of Abeca 2nd grade before she stopped. Im wondering if she needs to have that has a suppolement or if IEW can do it all for her English. Do I need any supplements with it. Thankk you. not sure when you posted this video. Maybe you will see this soon. Thank you ! love the online teacher! Im going for that.
I use IEW as a full curriculum. They have spelling, then Fix It Grammar has grammar and the main book, either theme based or Structure and Style, has the writing, mechanic and even vocabulary. My kids do type it up. We do typing with them through “Typsey”, that is a typing curriculum that teaching them placement of their finger and typing speed. Hope this helps.
Hello,
Have you done a comparison of IEW vs EIW?
Essentials in Writing, no I did not do a comparison. I have not used it but I’ve seen it, it does seem that your either for IEW or EIW, they have different approaches. That’s really as much as I know.
I wonder if I buy it on Amazon, would they allow me to have the option to stream the videos?? Or dvd only?
Streaming is available on Amazon. It is the same price as their personal website.
When you get the forever streaming vs the DVD what does that actually mean? Do we still only get it for like 12 months? Wondering bc we old-school he round with breaks and I'm having another baby so didn't know if their was a time limit that you get either one of them.
No, you get it forever. It’s not a 12 month subscription. When you buy it, it’s yours to watch forever.
@@LivingWithEve wow, really? That’s even more appealing. Thanks for instant reply, really appreciate that! 😉
Haha yes we tend to skip the notes at the beginning lol 😂
What age/grade level is this for? My daughter is in 4th grade (doing level 3 from the Good and the beautiful). Can we use this as a combo or is it one or the other?
I would do one or the other, honestly. Doing both would be a lot of work. If you visit the IEW website (in the description box), the catalog will help you pick out the best level for her.
Did you do the Teaching Structure and Style course?
I didn’t at first, but I eventually watched the DVDs.
@@LivingWithEve that's the only thing holding me back is the cost of the teaching course
Hope is such a reluctant writer. Do you think Structure and Style would be a good fit? (Psst.. I don't exactly like writing myself. Did I say that?) All writing programs kinda freak me out. 🤣
Well the good part is that it is very hands off for you, when it comes to the teaching side of things. However, you will have to grade the work. That's it though. But they do give you a rubric. If you can afford it, and after looking at some flip throughs, I would try it.
Question… you mentioned making it a 2 yr course so it’s not so intense. How do you do it?
I just take my time going through it.
I am just wondering - would it be possible to use the Structure & Style without using the teaching videos? I have done the theme based books in the past and have a decent understanding to teach the program. I think my son might like the stories in SSS a little more than the theme based, but I don't want to pay the price for the video lessons.
Great video by the way! Love your energy as your described this :)
With the new S&S you should probably use them, they are really good. But if you already know their method it is possible to use it without.
@@LivingWithEve Thank you so much for your quick reply! You're amazing!
Does this teach how to write an essay or does this teach how to re-write a passage?
Some will have you rewrite the passage, however the students will compose research papers and essays and you move along in the curriculum.
Do you feel like this writing would be considered a complete writing curriculum? Do you also feel it would be OK for someone who is behind in writing or has some learning deficits in hand writing and coming up with writing topics in general? Think a 8th grader in sped very behind with writing ?
I do actually. If they are behind they could start with level one and just take your time through it.
I would do B level 1
Would you say this has any religious writings in this?
No, only the theme based ones that say “Bible” in their titles.
Hi!!! I have been watching your videos for a really longer time because I want to become a special Ed teacher in CA. One of my courses is asking for me to interview someone who has a child with special needs. Would you be able to help me with that?
Much love from CA xoxo
Sure, email me.
Love this review! Thank you :)
What do you recommend for Kindergarten?
Their PAL program. We used it with my 3 fleet kids.
I have 3 kids and thinking about using iew. I know this takes time on my part, but with 3 kids and possibly 2 different levels, how much time would you say? And do you do 3 days a week, 2 days, every day?
The key is structure and style has a streaming version. It saves you on so much time. And if it’s time your worried about then that’s the way to go. There is a bit of a learning curve in the beginning for you since you will still have to grade their work. So watching their videos with them or even a video by Andrew (I’ll put a link) that will help you know what your looking for. Hours a week? Maybe 4 - 5 hours with the themed unit, 30 mins -1 hour of grading with structure and style. But every child and family is different, so it varies.
Here a link to start with for IEW.
@@LivingWithEve so grading doesn’t seem to be a bother too me. Also, I love the idea of structure and style because I watched a sample video of Andrew pudewa and was like, “this is awesome! I love his way of teaching in the videos! I am star struck on one video!” And now I want to meet him. Also, wondering what grade level I can start that at? The individual themed things seem neat, but Andrew pudewa teaching is the crème de la crème! I want to go back to school!
Oh my stars… he’s awesome!when I met him it was like we knew each other for years. He’s pretty cool. I also think on their website they give you grade level approximations.
What grade would you recommend this for? I have a 3rd grader, who will be going to 4th grade.
I would do Bible Hero’s or if they are bright and ready, Structure and Style Level A year 1.
@@LivingWithEve thank you so much.
Is it necessary to purchase the teacher writing structure and style before purchasing anything from iew for your children?
No, especially with the updated structure and style.
@@LivingWithEveSorry, I'm really trying to understand before I take the plunge in purchasing this writing curriculum for my children. You're saying I don't have to purchase Teacher Writing Structure and Style. I'm reading on their website that it is important for teachers to gain the training necessary to help their children write well. Did you purchase this particular course or you did well without it with your kiddos?
@@evelynr1540 in the video the teacher book seems to reference TWSS videos, so maybe there's some access there? Looking at the sample SSS teacher book, it looks like it does reference the TWSS, but can't see that it gives you access to them.
Sorry, I don't have an answer - I'm part way through the TWSS course thanks to their 12 days of Christmas offers.
I'm getting a lot out of the teacher course so far. The cheapest way to do that seems to be to get their Premium membership, so you get access to the training videos. They also have a page with some helpful downloads, so if you can't afford the seminar workbook, then you can get some handouts to tide you over.
Where can I get more help with unit 5? Are the students supposed to write 3 paragraphs? Or, can they write more?
Is that the unit on writing from photos? Which book are you using?
How hard do you think it is to start for a 7th and 8th grader? style and structure.
I would start at 1B and no, not hard at all. It happens all of time.
@@LivingWithEve thanks
Hi how soon should i get or start thinking about getting an evaluator?
I would start looking 3 months before your due date.
@@LivingWithEve ok thank you this is our first year school starts on Monday 23rd Aug..so it should be next year in june?
....and are you available for these date?
Can you jump into IEW at any level or should you start from the beginning?
Specifically, I seriously considering it for grade 9 for my oldest. Do you think he could start at the book for grade 9\high school or should he back up?
Hi,
IEW has a great customer service. Give them a call and they will answer all your questions and concerns.
In their catalogue they have a chart that will guide you. Let me see if I can link it.
@Melanie Bergshoeff try this. iew.com/sites/default/files/IEW_Pathway.pdf
So I wonder if this is a curriculum for L.A or is it only for writing?
It will cover vocabulary, grammar, and writing. You can also get Fix-It grammar and their Phonic Zoo.
lol thanks. And you’re funny.