Adventures in Writing IEW Part One

IEW Adventures in Writing Part One: Syllabus
Course Description: In Adventures in Writing, students will explore a wide variety of fascinating subjects while learning to write using the Structure and Style® writing method. Through themes like Roman hoplites, tornadoes, and Leif Eriksson, students will develop their writing skills in an engaging and adventurous context.

Required Textbook and Materials:
•	Adventures in Writing Student Book
•	3-ring binder
•	File folders
•	Envelopes or ziplock bags for vocabulary cards

Course Structure: Each week, students will:
•	Watch a video related to the theme of the week
•	Learn and review vocabulary words
•	Incorporate stylistic techniques such as -ly adverbs, who-which clauses, strong verbs, because clauses, quality adjectives, adverbial clauses, and sentence openers
•	Use fun videos and songs to learn grammar concepts
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1 - Unit 1: Note Making and Outlines - Lesson 1: Nile River, Yangtze River
Week 2 - Lesson 2: Roman Hoplite, American Quarter Horse
Week 3 - Lesson 3: Orchestra and Conductor
Week 4 - Unit 2: Writing from Notes - Lesson 4: Roman Colosseum
Week 5 - Lesson 5: Tornadoes, -ly adverbs
Week 6 - Lesson 6: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod
Week 7 - Lesson 7: Hannibal's War, who/which clauses
Week 8 - Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories - Lesson 8: The Fox and the Crow, Part 1
Week 9 - Lesson 9: The Fox and the Crow, Part 2
Week 10 - Lesson 10: The Theft of Thor's Hammer, Part 1
Week 11 - Lesson 11: The Theft of Thor's Hammer, Part 2

Homework:
•	Homework assignments will be given each week from the student book.
•	Assignments should be completed and uploaded to the classroom before the next class.
________________________________________
This syllabus provides a structured yet engaging approach to developing writing skills through the IEW method, ensuring students remain motivated and interested through varied and adventurous themes.