What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned each week and should be uploaded to the classroom before class. Each writing assignment includes a composition checklist, so what is expected is easily outlined. Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Letter Grade
By request a report card will be provided, grades can also be seen in google classroom.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
IEW Adventures in Writing Part Three: 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 – Lesson 21 - Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References - Roanoke, Part 1 Week 2 - Lesson 22 - Roanoke, Part 2 Week 3 - Lesson 23 - Mayflower, Part 1 Week 4 - Lesson 24 - Mayflower, Part 2, www.asia clause Week 5 - Lesson 25 - William Penn, Part 1 Week 6 - Lesson 26 - William Penn, Part 2 Week 7 - Lesson 27 - Unit 7: Inventive Essay - My House, Part 1 Week 8 - Lesson 28 - My House, Part 2 Week 9 - Lesson 29 - My Friend, Part 1 Week 10 - Lesson 30 - My Friend, 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.
Learning Goals
Moving through Units 1–7 of the IEW methods, students will take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays, games, vocabulary, and more.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Roanoke, Part 1
Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References, create source outlines from multiple references, create a fused outline, new vocabulary words
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Roanoke, Part 2
write a 1-paragraph report, new vocabulary words
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mayflower, Part 1
create source outlines from multiple references, create a fused outline, new vocabulary words
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Mayflower, Part 2
write a 1-paragraph report, new vocabulary words, www.asia clause
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
https://iew.com/shop/products/adventures-writing-student-book-only is the required text book for this course. It is also recommended you have a 3 ring binder, file folders, and envelopes or ziplock bag for vocabulary cards.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
We have been using IEW in our homeschool for 8+ years and I am a true believer in the method. As a registered instructor, I would like to help other children learn the joy and ease of writing using IEW. I teach from IEW texts as well as my own designed courses.
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Live Group Course
$150
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-12 learners per class