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IEW works very well with the Progymnasmata (pre-rhetoric exercises) in a classical school. Progym (as we call it)... provides students with specific exercises for writing that help them organize and develop their thoughts, but it does not address grammar, mechanics or style.
IEW complements Progym by filling in this gap, teaching them how to make their writing varied, interesting and beautiful, and how to do that in a very specific, correct, and ordered way. Together they develop a great foundation and good habits in writing.

Debbie Frazier
Head of Elementary School
Westminster Academy

Before IEW, the students had trouble getting all of their thoughts from their heads onto their papers without drawing huge story webs therefore spending hours just planning. IEW now makes my job easier-students come up with topics (or one is assigned based on the unit) and they can then ask themselves questions on it, throw their ideas out quickly, and then they are able to independently produce pieces based on their outlines-we have written SO much more this year because of this!

Amy, 2nd Grade Teacher, Geneva School

We just received this message from a dad who attended a homeschool convention where Andrew was speaking. May you too find time this season to build a fort with your children!

Dear Andrew,

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I have almost two years of IEW teaching under my belt, and I have never felt so competent and satisfied at work. IEW has equipped me to answer students’ questions in a way they immediately understand. When I grade a paper, I feel peace that the number I have scribbled on the top of their paper is exactly what that student has earned. I have watched my students begin the year writing paragraphs and end the year writing literary critiques and research papers that leave me with my jaw on the floor.

Caroline S.

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We love getting fan mail! Here's one from Diana, a homeschooling mom and co-op teacher from the San Diego, CA area:

Hi IEW!!

I knew what was wrong with my student’s writing, but we weren’t communicating effectively on how to fix it. Writing time was often filled with tears and frustration. I needed a real writing curriculum.

I began implementing the (IEW) program as I learned it and I saw dramatic improvements week by week. The models were exactly what my students needed. My students’ attitudes changed and we actually began enjoying the writing process… Because of the writing success of my students, our entire school is now using this program.

Sandra
Tualatin, Oregon