$245
for 30 classesIEW Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons (2x/Week ) Part 2
New class
Ages 10-12
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week, 15 weeks
6-8 learners per class
45 min
What's included
30 live meetings
22 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be assigned homework to complete after each class. This class will meet 2x each week and students are expected to complete their homework in between meeting days.Assessment
There are no letter grades given for this class. Learners will turn in their homework and I will provide feedback to them. Learner progress is assessed through the completion of assignments and participation in class. Students will earn points for each assignment.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
This is part two of Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons with IEW. In this writing class, students will use stories from ancient history as a model for developing excellent writing skills. Students should have basic knowledge of English grammar. This includes understanding what a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb are and how to locate them in a sentence. Students should be able to read at a fifth-grade level or higher. Students must have completed part one of this course (Units 1-5) before enrolling. We will meet 2x each week. Students will have homework to turn in. Students will need to be able to turn in their assignments through the Outschool classroom. ***Learners will need to be able to complete assigned homework. This will include writing and completing paragraphs that we will discuss in class. At times students will have opportunities to present their stories to the class. This is not a graded class however students will receive feedback on the assignments that they turn in and be given points for each assignment. Learners will need the student book for IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen https://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only In this class, students will complete units 6-9 of the book. In this class students will: -Practice making keyword outlines and narrating a story using their outlines -Practice retelling a story in their own words using their outlines -Practice creating a title for their story -Practice using strong verbs, quality adjectives, and -ly adverbs -Practice using sentence openers -Practice decorating their sentences with who-which clauses -Practice writing a 3 paragraph report -Practice summarizing referencing -Practice writing a formal essay -Practice inventive writing This class will meet 2x each week. During class, I will teach the lesson or concept that the students will be working on. I will model lessons and we will work together in class to brainstorm ideas. Students will be expected to complete assignments after each class. Students should expect to spend time outside of class completing their assignments. Week 1: Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References: Pentre Ifan HOMEWORK assigned Week 2: Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References: Pompeii, Part I HOMEWORK assigned Week 3: Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References: Pompeii, Part II Pliny the Younger HOMEWORK assigned Week 4: Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References: Pliny the Younger HOMEWORK assigned Week 5: Unit 7: Inventive Writing Water, Part 1 Water, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Week 5: Unit 7: Inventive Writing Ancient Wonders, Part 1 Ancient Wonders, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Week 6: Unit 8: Formal Essay Models Pompeii, Part 3 HOMEWORK assigned Week 7: Unit 8: Formal Essay Models A Prominent Person, Part 1 A Prominent Person, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Week 8: Unit 8: Formal Essay Models A Prominent Person, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Week 9: Unit 9: Formal Critique The Taming of Bucephalus, Part I HOMEWORK assigned Week 10: Unit 9: Formal Critique The Taming of Bucephalus, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Week 11: Unit 9: Formal Critique & Response to Literature The Curse of the Sphinx, Part I HOMEWORK assigned Week 12: Unit 9: Formal Critique & Response to Literature The Curse of the Sphinx, Part 2 HOMEWORK assigned Students do not need to have any prior writing skills before taking this class. A basic understanding of English grammar is required. No class March 25-28.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing skills by following a structured format and learning how to add style. Students will gain confidence in writing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents and students will be given a general schedule of the weekly classes including homework that will need to be completed. Students may need help uploading files into the classroom.
Supply List
It is required that learners purchase the book for this course. Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen https://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
It is required that learners purchase the book for this course.
IEW: Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
https://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only
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