IEW Following Narnia Volume One the Lion's Song (Part 2)
Experience the enchanted world of Narnia using the first three novels of the series, and learn to write with structure and style in part two of this fifteen-week IEW writing class.
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 be assigned homework to complete and turn in after each class.Assessment
This is not a graded class. Student papers will receive an "I" for incomplete or an "A" for accomplished.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
-----This is part two of this course.-----
Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia, students will experience the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style writing method.
Students should be able to read at a sixth-grade level.
Students will have homework to turn in. Students must be able to type their assignments using the MLA format.
Learners must complete assigned homework. This will include completing keyword outlines and writing essays that we discuss in class. I will serve as the editor for students wishing to submit rough drafts.
Students will have opportunities to present their essays.
This is not a graded class. Student papers will receive an "I" for incomplete or an "A" for accomplished.
Learners will need the student book for Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song:
https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/051636/Following-Narnia-Volume-1-The-Lions-Song-Student-Book.html?
Learners will need the first three novels of the series:
The Magician's Nephew
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Horse and His Boy
Students will practice units four through nine in this class.
This includes:
-making keyword outlines and narrating a story using outlines
-writing a paragraph from notes
-retelling a story in their own words using outlines
-creating a title
-writing an essay following a story sequence chart
-summarizing multiple references
-writing from pictures
-practicing inventive writing
-writing formal essays and critiques
-using dress-ups, decorations, and sentence openers to make interesting sentences
I will teach the concept and model lessons. We will work together in class to brainstorm ideas. Students will be expected to participate.
Students should expect to spend time outside of class completing their assignments.
Writing Topics:
Week 1: Unit 4: Summarize a Reference- The Manipulative Witch
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 2: Unit 4: Summarize a Reference- The Fearsome Witch
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 3: Unit 4: Summarize a Reference- The Spiteful Witch
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 4: Unit 8: Formal Essay- The White Witch
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 5: Unit 4: Summarize a Reference- Sentence Openers #2 & #3
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 6: Unit 7: Inventive Writing- The Witch
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 7: Unit 7: Inventive Writing- Peter and Edmund
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 8: Unit 4: Summarize a Reference- Roosevelt and Churchill
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 9: Unit 8: Formal Essay- C.S. Lewis
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 10: Unit 7: Inventive Writing- Chores
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 11: Unit 9: Formal Critique- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 12: Response to Literature- Bree
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 13: Response to Literature- Aslan
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 14: Response to Literature- The Horse, His Boy, and Avaris
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 15: Response to Literature- The Horse and His Boy
HOMEWORK assigned
Students do not need any prior writing skills before taking this class.Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing skills by following a structured format and learning to add style to their sentences.
Students will gain confidence in writing.
Students will grow their vocabulary.
Students will improve their English grammar.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to help their students turn in the assigned homework.
Supply List
Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song: https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/051636/Following-Narnia-Volume-1-The-Lions-Song-Student-Book.html? Learners will need the first three novels of the series: The Magician's Nephew The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Horse and His Boy
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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 Class
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
6-8 learners per class
