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Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor

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Part 1 of this course will cover Structure Units 1-5 of writing and integrate elements of Style. We will be using the IEW ANCIENT History-Based Writing for exciting and engaging source texts to develop writing skills and learn history! 

Writing can be a challenging skill to learn. I make the process enjoyable helping you to stay motivated and invested in your progress. And we will have fun doing it!

Welcome, Classroom Processes, Expectations and Workflow

An Introduction to Structure and Style, Key Word Outlining By Sentence,  & Uses of Symbols

Vocabulary Words: Colossal, fashion, radiant, stunning

Unit 1: Lesson 1 - The Hanging Gardens

Unit 1 Kew Word Outlining 

Structure: Key Word Outlining Sentence by Sentence, 

Style: -ly dress up practice

Vocabulary: erect, incredibly, ruthlessly, towering



Unit 2: Lesson 2 - Lighthouse of Alexandria

Unit 2 Writing Paragraphs 

Structure: Key Word Outlining Sentence by Sentence

Title Rule/Clincher Rule

Style: - Title Clincher Rule 

Vocabulary: Complex, drift, ingeniously, steadily


Unit 2: Lesson 3 - Roman Hypocaust System 

Structure: Key Word Outlining Sentence by Sentence

Style: who/which clause

Vocabulary: crucial, durable, fortunately, impressive


Unit 2: Lesson 4 - Roman Aqueducts

Structure: Retelling of Short Stories

Use of the Story Sequence Chart for Key Word Outlining

Style: Nothing New - Continue practicing Previous Style Elements - Have Fun with Titles

Vocabulary: bellow, cordially, emerge, vigorously

Unit 3: Lesson 5 - The Wind and the Sun

Unit 3 - Short Stories 

Structure: Retelling of Short Stories 

Use of the Story Sequence Chart for Key Word Outlining

Style: New Dress up Strong Verb
Banning Weak Verbs (go/went, say/said, Get/Got),
Decoration Conversation - not in the workbook

Vocabulary: anticipate, content, envy, gasp

Unit 3: Lesson 6 - The Sword of Damocles

Structure: Retelling of Short Stories

Use the Story Sequence Chart for Key Word Outlining

Style: New Dress Up - Because Clause

Vocabulary: Cunningly, gape, penetrate, resolutely

Unit 3: Lesson 7 - The Trojan Horse

Structure: Retelling of Short Stories 

Use the Story Sequence Chart for Key Word Outlining

Style: New Decoration - Alliteration (not in the workbook)

Vocabulary: despair, extol, plead, prudently


Unit 3: Off Book - Own Story or Character Setting Swap 

Structure: Summarizing a reference. 

KWO from concepts and ideas.

Topic sentences and Title/Topic/ Clincher Rule

Style: Continue working with previous Style elements

Vocabulary: none

Unit 4: Lesson 9 - The Epic of Gilgamesh 

Unit 4 - Summarizing a Reference/ Short Essay

Structure: Summarizing a reference. 

KWO from concepts and ideas using a slightly larger source text. 

Refining Topic Sentences

Style: Dress up - Quality Adjectives

Vocabulary: Adept, cherish, evolve, vast

Unit 4: Lesson 10 - King Tut

Structure: Summarizing a reference.

KWO from concepts and ideas
using a slightly larger source text. Refining Topic Sentences

Title/Topic/Clincher

Style: Dress Up - www.asia.wub

Vocabulary: Adept, cherish, evolve, vast

Unit 4: Lesson 11 -The Mayans & Chocolate

Structure: Summarizing a reference. 

KWO from concepts and ideas, multiple topics and multiple paragraphs. Refining Topic Sentences

Title/Topic/Clincher

Style: Prepositional Opener #2

Vocabulary: Devastating, diverse, divulge, mementos

Unit 4: Lesson 12 - Ashurbanipal’s Library

Students Select a topic for a Unit 4 paper - 

Style: Banned Words

Vocabulary: NONE 


Unit 4: Student Choice 

Structure: Writing from pictures. 

Make sure the central fact- what is
actually, what happening in the picture is in the first sentence of your paragraph and that is reflected in the last sentence of your paragraph.

Style: No new style this week. This is a great place to practice the
decorations, not on the checklist that we learned back in Unit 3 -
alliteration & conversation

Vocabulary: 

Unit 5: Lesson 13 - Pharos Island Legend

Unit 5  - Writing From Pictures 

Structure: Writing from pictures. 

Make sure the central fact- what is
actually happening in the picture is in the first sentences of your
paragraph and that is reflected in the last sentence of your paragraph.

Style: #3 ly Sentence Opener 

Vocabulary:



Unit 5: Lesson 14 - A Roman Chariot Race

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Part 1- With Grading 

Social Studies

In this 5 day camp, we learn about the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. We will be doing hands-on activities and having fun while learning about ancient history!

Ancient History Camp (5 Days) - Discovering Ancient Civilizations - Summer Camp

Mrs. Bettina

The IEW Ancient History Writing Lessons/Nose Tree Fix It  teaches students structured writing skills through engaging topics from ancient civilizations. With a structured approach, students build strong writing foundations/ grammar skills 

Writing the IEW Way: Ancient History with Fix It Grammar

Greater Gains: Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling

Students can privately explore their own interests and self-direct their learning and research with a practicing archaeologist and anthropologist!

1:1 Tutoring in Archaeology & Ancient History

Susan Lanigan

A weekly, ongoing club for those passionate about archaeology, anthropology, and ancient history, led by a practicing archaeologist!

The Young Adventurers' Society: Archaeology, Anthropology, & Ancient History

In this fourteen-week course, students will continue to study history using the Curiosity Chronicles secular curriculum.

Curiosity Chronicles - Ancient History; Part 3

Cara Martin

In this fourteen-week course, students will study history using the Curiosity Chronicles secular curriculum.

Curiosity Chronicles - Ancient History; Part 1

Experience ancient history through interactive simulations! Learners will explore Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome as rulers, warriors, and strategists—engaging in hands-on projects and challenges that bring history to life.

World History: Ancient & Classical Civilizations || Full-Curriculum  

Janelle Hopkins M.Ed - World History

In this ongoing class, learners will discuss the people and places in ancient history while completing an historically themed art project. 

Discover the Ancient World, Homeschool History and Art - Whole Year Curriculum

Britain Earl, Historian, Artist, Lawyer

Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events.

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Semester 1

Jessica Samonds Pabon B.A., TESOL

Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write the SS way.

Ancient History: IEW Writing Course | Grades 3-8 | Part One

Hannah "Bella" Franklin - IEW, BS, Masters PH, ESL

Part Two: Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write the SS way.

Ancient History: IEW Writing Course | Grades 3-8 | Part Two

Explore ancient history in this full-curriculum course! Lead Greek warriors, Roman emperors & Islamic rulers through battles, politics & trade. Hands-on simulations & projects make history come alive while building critical thinking skills!

Homeschool Middle School Ancient World History: Classical World

This class discusses tales and surprising facts about ancient history, specifically Greek and Roman culture. 

History Mystery: Interesting Facts About Roman and Greek History! Part 1


Debbie Sears

Discover how ancient history shaped language! Learners become linguistic detectives, tracing words back to the Greeks, Romans, and Vikings while uncovering the myths, calendars, and conquests that influenced the way we speak today.

Hidden History: How Greeks, Romans & Vikings Shaped Language

History, Art, Fun! This 4-day art camp blends history & creativity.  Your learner will unearth ancient Egypt by exploring pharaohs, soldiers, myths, Tut's treasures. 

Ancient Egyptian Camp, History and Art

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. In Part 2 of IEW ANCIENT History-Based Writing students will learn Structure Units 6-9 and integrating a variety of Elements of Style. 

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Semester 2 

In Lost Tools of Writing, students read great books, craft a thesis, and write compelling persuasive essays all while developing critical thinking skills through the 5 Common Topics. 

Lost Tools of Writing - Lit. Analysis & Persuasive Essays S1 - With Grading

Part 1 of this course will cover Structure Units 1-5 of writing and integrate elements of Style. The class uses the IEW U.S. History-Based Writing for exciting and engaging source texts to develop writing skills and learn history!

IEW-U.S. History-Based Writing Part 1 - With Grading 

Part 1 of this course will cover Structure Units 1-5 of writing and integrate elements of Style. We will be using the IEW Medieval History-Based Writing for exciting and engaging source texts to develop writing skills and learn history! 

IEW Medieval History-Based Writing Part 1 - With Grading 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH IEW UNITS 1-5 Require
Part 2 of this course will cover Structure Units 6-9 of writing and integrate elements of Style. We will be using the IEW U.S. History-Based Writing

IEW - U.S. History-Based Writing Semester 2

In this fun and exciting 15 Session class students will take their persuasive skills to the next level

Literary Analysis, Thesis  Development & Persuasive Essay Writing (Sem 2)

Part 2 of this course will continue with Structure Units 6-9  We will be using the IEW Medieval History-Based Writing.   PREVIOUS IEW EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Units 1-5

IEW Medieval History-Based Writing Semester 2

Do you need help keeping your student on track? Do you need another set of eyes on your student's papers? Then this self-paced class with Teacher Feedback is perfect for you 

Persuasive Thesis Essays (LTW)  - Coaching, Editing, and Feedback

Students learn to take notes, develop outlines, craft sentences, and form paragraphs in just 4 lessons over the course of 4 weeks. 

Introduction to Writing (Outlining & Paragraphs) 

Parents do you need someone else to review and give feedback on your students' essays.?Students can submit a total of 4 Essays -  for rough draft feedback and final draft assessment. 

IEW Paper Support - Editing, Feedback and Grading 

In just 4 Sessions learn and master how to outline from a source and write a paper in your own words. Perfect for beginners or anyone starting IEW. 

IEW Units 1 & 2 (Paragraph Writing) - CAMP

Build writing skills while covering Medieval history using thematic curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Learn different academic writing formats and play with words to write both nonfiction and fictional pieces.

Writing About Medieval History Using IEW Curriculum (Part 1)

Andrea Hardman, MAEd., IEW Registered Instructor

In this 13-week course, students will immerse themselves in the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamians, follow its most sensational stories, and explore its impact on us today.

Western Civilization Part 1: The Ancient Mesopotamian World

Brandon Katz

Embark on an 8-week journey through the captivating stories of how civilizations arose around the globe. This course will delve into the foundations of history, exploring the people, events, and ideas that shaped our world. 

Ancient World Civilizations for High School History

Brandy Dahlen Yun and BE Education

Explore the history of the Ancient Civilizations. Travel through time to the earliest human settlements. Explore Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and Rome in this 4-day summer camp. We will do a related project every day.

Primus Summer Camp: History of Ancient Civilizations

Annette the Teacher Certified Reading Specialist

Step into the ancient world in this full-curriculum course! Lead early humans, rule Egypt’s kingdoms & explore Mesopotamia, China & the Indus Valley through immersive history simulations & hands-on projects. 

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Part 1- With Grading

Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor

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