The ultimate goal is to give students writing skills they can apply to any subject or topic. The hope is to equip them to write for life, not just "school." When finished with this coarse students will have learned an organized way to synthesize information and communicate it from their point of view. These invaluable skills can be taken and applied to a myriad of subjects. 

If students complete Part 1 and Part 2 of this course they will have covered all 9 Units of IEW

I'm a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience teaching IEW. My passion is to make writing engaging and enjoyable for my students, and I strive to bring creativity and interactivity to every lesson.

As a parent of three children, I've had the opportunity to use the IEW program at home and have walked my own kids through the program. This personal experience has given me a unique perspective and deep understanding of the challenges that students and families may face in the writing process.

In my classes, I aim to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages students to take risks and develop their own unique voice as writers. I believe that with the right guidance and support, every student has the potential to become a skilled and confident writer.

Whether in the classroom or at home, I'm dedicated to making writing a positive and rewarding experience for all students, and I'm excited to share my knowledge and passion with you.

Homework Offered
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH IEW THROUGH UNIT 5 REQUIRED.

Each week there will be a writing assignment. It is strongly encouraged that students complete all of the assignments. Every child differs greatly where they are in the writing journey and homework can take 2-5 hrs depending on assignment and child.

Please note that the work load in Semester 2 is more than Semester 1 and proper time for completing assignments is necessary for students success. 

Each week students turn in 3 things. 
1. Keyword Outline (KWO) 
2. IEW Checklist 
3. Final Draft of their paper 

Please Note that students and/or parents  need to know how to upload attachments (PDF or Pictures) and how to use basic functions of Google Docs. All of these steps will be demonstrated in class for students 
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I welcome and encourage students to submit their papers for feedback in this class! To help students understand exactly what's expected in each paper, we'll be using the IEW checklist method. Following the checklist is highly recommended and will help students produce high-quality writing.

As the instructor, my role is to review each paper and provide positive, constructive feedback. I won't be assigning letter or percentage grades, as the focus of the class is on developing writing skills and improving structure and style. While basic spelling and punctuation are expected, don't worry about being perfect - the most important thing is to keep working on your writing and making progress.

To assess the writing process, I'll be reviewing students' Keyword Outlines and Checklists. And when it comes time to submit final drafts, I'll provide comments and feedback right in Google Docs to help students improve their writing even further. Remember, the goal is to develop your skills and become a better writer, and I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way
Grades Offered

PLEASE Note: This is the required text for this class - Please purchase the "Student" version.  
Please purchase the "Student" version of this text as it provides Vocabulary Cards we will be using in class
https://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only


Google Docs - Account required 
Kahoot - No account required