Teaching Writing Structure and Style® (TWSS) from the
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is the award-winning seminar that has
equipped parents and teachers to successfully teach writing for over 30 years.
Now in its 3rd edition, this comprehensive video-based course trains you, the
parent or teacher, to become an effective writing coach for students of all
ages and abilities.
Using Andrew Pudewa’s engaging, humorous, and practical
instruction, TWSS teaches the two essential elements of composition — structure
and style — through nine structural models and progressive stylistic techniques
that help students develop clear, creative, and confident writing. This core program
works with students of all ages and abilities and serves as the foundation for successfully
teaching IEW’s line of writing curriculum.
Key Curriculum Features:
Over
11 hours of video seminar training by Andrew Pudewa
Nine
structural units: Note Making and Outlines, Writing from Notes, Retelling
Narrative Stories, Summarizing a Reference, Writing from Pictures,
Summarizing Multiple References, Inventive Writing, Formal Essay Models,
and Formal Critique
Stylistic
techniques taught one at a time (dress-ups, sentence openers, decorations,
and more)
Additional
resources on Writing about Literature, Literary Analysis, Classical
Arrangement, and a Literature Thesaurus
Addresses
common teaching challenges such as overcorrecting, unclear assignments,
and over-expectation
Designed
to work with students from early elementary through high school
Program Components:
Full
TWSS Kit: Sturdy binder with preprinted tabs and looseleaf seminar
workbook, spiral-bound Strengthening Structure, and Portable Walls™
Forever
Streaming: Lifetime access to the complete video seminar
Important Notes:
TWSS
is the foundational training required to effectively teach IEW’s Structure
and Style® for Students programs at all Levels A, B, and C
Forever
Streaming provides lifetime access to the seminar videos
Additional
Seminar binders, Strengthening Structure, Portable Walls, and a
younger writers’ version of the Portable Walls™ are available separately
Teaching Writing Structure and Style® stands out as
the essential, time-tested training that empowers parents and teachers to bring
out the best in every student. It is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a
clear, proven method to teach writing with confidence and success.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
