Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales; IEW® Writing Lessons (Semester 2)
Learn to write with structure and style while enjoying classic childrens' tales!
Rebekah Gilbert
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What's included
14 live meetings
14 in-class hoursClass Experience
*Students who have completed Semester 1 of this course will be given first opportunity to enroll in this listed Semester 2 course.
A wide variety of adventures will supply a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. Your students will work through IEW Units 5-8 as they learn to write from pictures, summarize references, write personal narratives, and pen formal essays.
Each week, the teacher will introduce the structure, as well as elements of style, such as quality adjectives, strong verbs, use of clauses, etc... Vocabulary building, and practice including these rich words in our writing is also included. Concepts will be introduced through direct instruction, guided practice, peer interaction, and occasional interactive games.
Please see the "materials" section for information on the required text. This course has two parts, and this is the second portion. Learners should have either completed Semester 1 of this specific course, OR have had some other experience with the IEW method before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite skills include being able to write in complete sentences, form key-word-outlines from a source text (covered in prior IEW courses), and read at a 3rd grade level or above. Upon registration, I would love hear about your student's past experiences with IEW, as this will help me discern how to best mentor your child in writing.
Weekly schedule of structure and style concepts:
Unit 5 (Writing from Pictures)
Week 1: The Ugly Duckling, Part 1
Week 2: The Ugly Duckling, Part 2
Week 3: Tiger Tamer
Week 4: Peter Pan
Week 5: Three Billy Goats Gruff
Unit 6 (Summarizing Multiple References)
Week 6: Mount Olympus
Week 7: Flying Mythical Creatures
Week 8: Orion Constellation
Week 9: Great Bear Constellation
Week 10: Milky Way
Unit 7 (Inventive Writing)
Week 11: A Fantastic Place I know
Week 12: Personal Letter, Part 1: My Favorite Fable, Myth, and Fairy Tale
Week 13: Personal Letter, Part 2: My Favorite Fable, Myth, and Fairy Tale
Unit 8 (Formal Essay Models)
Week 14: Myths in the StarsOther Details
Supply List
The following materials are required for this course. Please note that the textbook is protected by copyright; thus, I will not show or transmit any portion of the book during class. Students must have their own copy.
√ Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Student Book – required purchase ($29), available at:
https://iew.com/shop/products/fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-writing-lessons-student-book-only-0
√ Spiral notebook
√ Writing utensils
Used copies of the required text can sometimes be found online in IEW FaceBook groups. This is a popular course in the educational world, so you could also easily sell the book when you are finished with it. Students could certainly do all of their pencil work in a separate notebook if you would like to keep the text clean for resale or reuse within your family.External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an accredited IEW instructor with 5 years experience using this curriculum in small-group settings.Reviews
Live Group Class
$165
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
60 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
