Self-paced doesn't mean you're on your own.
Mr. Andrew Pudewa and IEW® provide the Structure and Style® for Students video instruction.
I provide the support.
You get:
- A clearly organized Google Classroom
- Assignment instructions
- Supplemental grammar help
- Writing assignment due dates
- Personalized feedback
- Grading
- Help through the revision process
- Parent communication
- Access to ask questions
- Tutoring availability when needed
How Self-Paced IEW® Writing Works
1. WATCH
Your student watches the assigned Structure and Style® for Students lesson taught by Andrew Pudewa.
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2. WRITE
They complete the IEW writing assignment using a clear checklist and step-by-step expectations.
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3. SUBMIT
They submit their writing to me through Google Classroom.
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4. GET FEEDBACK
I review their work and provide individualized feedback so they know what they're doing well and what they need to work on next.
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5. REVISE
Your student uses that feedback to continue developing as a writer.
They're not just watching videos.
They're learning to write.
Proven IEW® instruction from Andrew Pudewa
Students work through Structure and Style® for Students from the Institute for Excellence in Writing® with video instruction taught by IEW founder Andrew Pudewa.
Structure and Style® for Students teaches:
- outlining
- writing from notes
- story writing
- reports
- essays
- stylistic techniques
...depending on the level your child is in.
Mr. Pudewa teaches the lesson. I help your student put it into practice.
You don't have to figure out what your child is supposed to do next.
That's where I come in.
What your family gets from me
A Plan
You know exactly what your student should work on and when.
Organization
Lessons, resources, assignments, and submissions are organized for you in Google Classroom.
Reinforcement
Supplemental resources help students practice concepts taught in their SSS lessons.
Feedback
Your student receives individualized feedback on writing rather than simply checking an answer key and moving on.
Revision Support
I help students see what needs improvement and learn how to make those changes themselves.
Parent Support
When you're unsure what IEW is asking for, or your student gets stuck, you have someone to ask.
"I wanted to tell you the most wonderful thing!
S-- wrote a comparative piece of writing for his ELA related to Watership Down at the end of the year and at the end said, “That was fun!” This is big. I’m just so glad that I kept my faith that the low pressure, low stress, interest-based, high support approach was the best way, and I’m so glad we’ve had you as a teacher these past two years. You’ve been so understanding of him...."
~ Parent of middle school boy
Your homeschool doesn't have to revolve around writing class.
No Zoom meeting every Tuesday at 10:00.
No panicking because you have an appointment during class.
No falling behind because Grandma is visiting.
No worrying because your homeschool year starts in September instead of August.
Start when you're ready.
You don't have to teach writing alone.
I am the founder of Equipped for Writing and an Accomplished Instructor with IEW®. I have been teaching the method since 2019.
I hold a teaching certificate in the state of Maryland with a Masters in Education. I began my teaching career as a special education teacher in the public school system before deciding to stay home with my children.
Finding IEW® was a blessing to my family in many ways. Not only did it provide a way for me to help my children learn how to write, but it has also given me the ability to scratch that itch of being a teacher and reach out to others to help them in the education of their children.
Where should you start?
Schedule a chat with me. We can talk about your writing experiences and what level might be a good fit for your student.
This might be a great fit if...
Your child needs a complete writing course.
You want to use IEW but don't want to teach it entirely on your own.
Your schedule makes a weekly live class difficult.
You missed registration for live classes.
Your child benefits from being able to pause and replay instruction.
You want another set of experienced eyes on your child's writing.
You want flexibility without having to figure everything out yourself.
You can give your child a complete IEW® writing education without teaching it alone or rearranging your life around another live class.
Andrew Pudewa teaches.
Your student writes.
I support, guide, evaluate, and help your family through the process.