University-Ready Writing from the Institute for
Excellence in Writing (IEW) is a 12-week video-based course designed to prepare
high school students for the demands of college-level academic writing. Taught
by Andrew Pudewa, this practical program equips students with essential skills
for success in university coursework. It serves as an advanced follow-up to
IEW’s foundational Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, although
familiarity with the methodology is not required to use this program.
Students practice a variety of advanced writing forms while
mastering college techniques such as timed essays, proper documentation, and
research writing. The course is mastery-based and largely self-directed,
requiring minimal preparation from parents or teachers.
Key Curriculum Features:
12
weeks of video instruction by Andrew Pudewa
Practice
with note-taking, précis (abstracts), personal essays, position papers,
reflection essays, and mimicking an author’s style
College-specific
skills including timed essays, MLA and APA documentation, bibliographies,
and avoiding plagiarism
Advanced
research writing and analyzing a professor’s expectations to improve
assignment outcomes
Clear,
day-by-day checklists that support independent student work
Flexible,
mastery-based pacing
Program Components:
Student
Packet: Assignments, source materials, and checklists
Teacher’s
Manual: Video summaries, student pages, teaching notes, and answers
Student
Binder: Organizational system for course materials
Videos:
Available as DVDs or Forever Streaming
Important Notes:
Familiarity
with Teaching Writing Structure and Style® is recommended but not
required.
Components
can be purchased individually or in convenient packages.
Choose
between DVD or Forever Streaming video formats.
Designed
for high school students preparing for collegiate academic standards.
University-Ready Writing stands out as a practical,
targeted bridge between high school and college writing. It is an excellent choice
for homeschool families seeking to give their students a strong foundation in
the skills needed for success at the university level.
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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.
