$15
weeklyor $225 for 15 classes
Discoveries in Writing IEW Semester 1 **NEW**
Completed by 93 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 15 weeks
3-13 learners per class
50 min
What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned each week this will vary, but will come from the book. Homework can be uploaded into the classroom before the next class. Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Letter Grade
Report Card offered by request, grades can also be seen in Google Classroom.Certificate of Completion
At the end of Semester TwoClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Discoveries in Writing: Semester 1 Syllabus Course Overview: In this theme-based writing curriculum, students will explore a wide variety of fascinating subjects, including the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, Jerusalem and the Crusades, and more, while learning to write using the Structure and Style® writing method. Required Textbook: Discoveries 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 Writing assignments based on IEW units Clear writing assignment checklists Fun videos and songs to learn grammar concepts Homework assignments to be uploaded to Google Classroom before the next class Weekly Syllabus: Week 1 - Unit 1 Lesson 1: Note Making and Outlines - Mount Everest, Matterhorn Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create outlines. Week 2 - Unit 2 Lesson 2: Writing from Notes - Constantine, title rule Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from notes. Week 3 - Unit 2 Lesson 3: Writing from Notes - Alfred the Great, -ly adverbs Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, incorporate -ly adverbs in writing. Week 4 - Unit 2 Lesson 4: Writing from Notes - Lapis Lazuli, who/which clause Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use who/which clauses in writing. Week 5 - Unit 3 Lesson 5: Retelling Narrative Stories - The Lion and the Shepherd, Part 1 Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create a story sequence chart. Week 6 - Unit 3 Lesson 6: Retelling Narrative Stories - The Lion and the Shepherd, Part 2 Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, retell narrative stories. Week 7 - Unit 3 Lesson 7: Retelling Narrative Stories - The Sword in the Stone, Part 1 Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create a story sequence chart. Week 8 - Unit 3 Lesson 8: Retelling Narrative Stories - The Sword in the Stone, Part 2, strong verb Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use strong verbs in writing. Week 9 - Unit 4 Lesson 9: Summarizing a Reference - Old Faithful, topic/clincher rule Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references. Week 10 - Unit 4 Lesson 10: Summarizing a Reference - Bayeux Tapestry, because clause Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use because clauses in writing. Week 11 - Unit 4 Lesson 11: Summarizing a Reference - Mecca Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references. Week 12 - Unit 4 Lesson 12: Summarizing a Reference - Tsunamis, quality adjective Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use quality adjectives in writing. Week 13 - Unit 4 Lesson 13: Summarizing a Reference - Jerusalem and the Crusades Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references. Week 14 - Unit 5 Lesson 14: Writing from Pictures - Joust, Part 1 Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from pictures. Week 15 - Unit 5 Lesson 15: Writing from Pictures - Joust, Part 2 Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from pictures. Homework: Homework assignments will vary each week and will come from the student book. Assignments should be uploaded to Google Classroom before the next class for review. Stylistic Techniques Covered: -ly adverbs Who/which clauses Strong verbs Because clause Quality adjectives Adverbial clauses Sentence openers Each week, students will incorporate these stylistic techniques into their writing assignments. This course aims to make writing enjoyable and educational by exploring captivating historical and scientific topics while enhancing students' writing skills.
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) Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Note Making and Outlines - Mount Everest, Matterhorn
• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create outlines.
50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Writing from Notes - Constantine, title rule
• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from notes.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing from Notes - Alfred the Great, -ly adverbs
• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, incorporate -ly adverbs in writing.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing from Notes - Lapis Lazuli, who/which clause
• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use who/which clauses in writing.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
https://iew.com/shop/products/discoveries-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
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
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.
Reviews
13 total ratings, 6 with reviews
Review summary for this class
The reviews highlight several pros of this writing class. The teacher is praised for being engaging, patient, and providing excellent structure and scaffolding to support students' writing development. Parents note significant improvement in their children's writing abilities after taking the class. The option to receive feedback and grades on assignments is also appreciated. With such positive feedback, parents should strongly consider enrolling their children in this class to enhance their writing skills.
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A good exposure to IEW method. Well paced and structured class. Weekly...
Jennifer C.on Dec 17, 2020
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