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Ancient History Based Writing Lessons IEW Semester 1
Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(390)
Discover the wonders of the ancient world while learning to write with structure and style.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This is part 1 of a 2 part course, each part consisting of 15 weeks. No prior IEW experience is required. This edition of Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons offers writing topics that explore the civilizations of Sumer, Egypt, Israel, Babylon, Greece, Rome, Asia Minor, and Asia—the people’s ideas, traditions, systems of government, feats, and wonderful skills. IEW’s structural units 1–9 are taught in order; elements of style are introduced gradually. A set of creatively illustrated...
Moving through Units 1–9 of the IEW methods, students will take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays.
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.
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Grades Offered
By request a report card will be provided, grades can also be seen in google classroom.
The following textbook will need to purchased for this course https://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Classroom
Please review the course book table of contents to ensure you are okay with the subject matters, Christianity (The Exodus) and Hinduism/Buddhism is discussed in a historical context. https://iew.com/sites/default/files/paperbasedcourse/fileattachment/AHW-S_Sample.pdf
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(390)
I am a homeschooling mom of 5. I have a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I taught English as a foreign language online to kids in Asia for 4 years. I have children ages 17, 15, 13, 10 and 8. I taught...
Group Class
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-13 learners per class
