IEW Discoveries in Writing (Part 1)
In part one of this IEW writing class, students write about exciting topics such as the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, the Crusades, and other fascinating topics while they learn to write with structure and style.
Jenn O. Certified IEW Instructor
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What's included
15 live meetings
18 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete key word outlines, brainstorm dress-ups, and type their essays.Assessment
Students who submit their papers will receive feedback and edits from me. Learner progress is assessed through the completion of assignments and participation in class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
In this beginner IEW writing class, students write about fascinating topics such as Tsunamis and Alfred the Great while they learn to write with Structure and Style. This is a Level A class.
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 Discoveries in Writing:
https://iew.com/shop/products/discoveries-writing-student-book-only
Students will complete the entire book in this class.
In this class, students will:
-Practice making keyword outlines and narrating a story using their outlines
-Practice writing a paragraph from notes
-Practice retelling a story in their own words using their outlines
-Practice creating a title for their story
-Practice summarizing a reference
-Practice writing from pictures
-Practice summarizing multiple references
-Practice inventive writing
-Practice using dress-ups, decorations, new vocabulary, and sentence openers 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.
Week 1: Unit I: Note Making and Outlines- Mount Everest
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 2: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Constantine
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 3: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Alfred the Great
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 4: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Lapis Lazuli
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 5: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories-The Lion and the Shepherd
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 6: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- The Lion and the Shepherd, cont.
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 7: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- The Sword and the Stone
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 8: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- The Sword and the Stone, cont.
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 9: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Old Faithful
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 10: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Bayeux Tapestry
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 11: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Mecca
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 12: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Tsunamis
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 13: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Jerusalem and the Crusades
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 14: Unit 5: Writing from Pictures- Joust
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 15 Unit 5: Writing from Pictures- Joust, cont.
HOMEWORK assigned
#IEWLearning Goals
Students will gain confidence in writing.
Students will grow their vocabulary.
Students will improve their English grammar.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1
Mount Everest, Matterhorn 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Unit 2
Constantine 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unit 2
Alfred the Great 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Unit 2
Lapis Lazuli 75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to help their students turn in the assigned homework.
Nearpod will occasionally be used to collaborate on ideas and play review games.
World religions, events, and people are discussed.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to read at a fourth-grade level or higher.
Supply List
https://iew.com/shop/products/discoveries-writing-student-book-only Learners will need to be able to access Nearpod. When used in class, I will provide a link for students to use. There is no cost to families. Students will find a thesaurus helpful.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from John Brown University
I am an accredited IEW instructor.Reviews
Live Group Course
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
6-10 learners per class
