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Adventures in Writing IEW Part Two

Completed by 28 learners

Ages 6-11

Live Group Course

In this theme-based writing curriculum, students write about adventurous topics such as Roman hoplites, tornadoes, Leif Eriksson, and other interesting subjects while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method.

Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd

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4.9

Number of reviews:

(433 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 9 weeks

3-12 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

9 live meetings

7 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

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

After completion fo Part 3

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4

Adventures in Writing: Part 2 of 3 (30 Lessons Total)

Course Overview:
This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to explore a variety of fascinating subjects while learning to write with the Structure and Style® method. Topics include Roman hoplites, tornadoes, Leif Eriksson, and more. The course incorporates stylistic techniques and grammar concepts, reinforced through fun videos and songs.

Required Textbook:
Adventures in Writing Student Book

Recommended Materials:

3-ring binder
File folders
Envelopes or ziplock bags for vocabulary cards
Class Structure:

Weekly thematic video
Vocabulary review and practice
Introduction and reinforcement of stylistic techniques
Grammar concepts through videos and songs
Weekly writing assignments
Homework submission via Google Classroom
Syllabus:

Week 1 - Unit 4, Lesson 12
Topic: Summarizing a Reference - Leif Eriksson
Activities: Banned words (see/saw), summarizing techniques, vocabulary review.

Week 2 - Lesson 13
Topic: Hagia Sophia
Activities: Watch theme video, review vocabulary, writing assignment.

Week 3 - Lesson 14
Topic: John Muir
Activities: Banned words (go/went), writing techniques, vocabulary review.

Week 4 - Lesson 15
Topic: Magnets
Activities: Because clause, writing assignment, vocabulary review.

Week 5 - Lesson 16
Topic: Dolphins
Activities: Watch theme video, review vocabulary, writing assignment.

Week 6 - Unit 5, Lesson 17
Topic: Writing from Pictures - Rooster, Part 1
Activities: Introduction to picture-based writing, vocabulary review.

Week 7 - Lesson 18
Topic: Rooster, Part 2
Activities: Continue picture-based writing, vocabulary review.

Week 8 - Lesson 19
Topic: Treasure Map, Part 1
Activities: Watch theme video, start writing assignment, vocabulary review.

Week 9 - Lesson 20
Topic: Treasure Map, Part 2
Activities: Quality adjectives, banned words (good/bad), complete writing assignment, vocabulary review.

Homework:
Homework assignments will be provided each week and will come from the student book. Students are expected to upload their homework to Google Classroom before the next class for review.

Additional Notes:

Stylistic techniques such as -ly adverbs, who-which clauses, strong verbs, because clauses, quality adjectives, adverbial clauses, and sentence openers will be integrated throughout the course.
Vocabulary cards should be organized using file folders and envelopes or ziplock bags for easy review and practice.

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.

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.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Google Classroom

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd

Joined April, 2019

4.9

433reviews

Profile

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.