IEW Adventures in Writing (Part 2)
What's included
20 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students complete their homework after each class.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
In this beginner IEW writing class, students write about fascinating subjects such as Roman hoplites, tornadoes, and Leif Eriksson while they learn to write with Structure and Style. This IEW course completes seven of the nine units and is broken into parts one and two. Part two completes units five through seven. Students must be able to read at a fourth-grade level or higher. Students will have homework to turn in. Students must be able to type or neatly handwrite their assignments and turn them in. I will edit turned-in assignments, and learners will receive feedback. Learners will need the student book for Adventures in Writing: https://iew.com/adventures-in-writing-student-book-only In this class, students will: -Practice making keyword outlines and narrating a story using their outlines -Practice writing a paragraph from pictures -Practice retelling a story in their own words using their outlines -Practice creating a title for their story -Practice summarizing multiple references -Practice writing a paragraph given only a prompt -Practice using dress-ups and new vocabulary to make interesting sentences -Practice using English grammar Using slides and interaction, I will teach the lesson or concept the students will work on during class. I will model lessons, and we will work together in class to brainstorm ideas. Students are expected to complete assignments after each class and should expect to spend time completing assignments outside of class.
Learning Goals
Students will practice taking notes.
Students will practice constructing sentences correctly.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum20 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Part Two
Writing from Pictures: Rooster, Part 1
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Unit 5
Writing from Pictures: Rooster, Part 1, cont.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing from Pictures
Rooster, Part 2
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Practice Unit 5
Student Presentations; Treasure Map, Part 1
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
https://iew.com/adventures-in-writing-student-book-only
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://iew.com/adventures-in-writing-student-book-only
Nearpod App
Google Docs
Reviews
Live Group Course
$24
weekly2x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
4-8 learners per class