IEW Frontiers in Writing (Part 2)
What's included
15 live meetings
18 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
3-6 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 5
Beginner Level
In part two of this beginner IEW writing class, students continue to write about intriguing topics such as Halley's Comet, the Mona Lisa, the Wild West, and other fascinating topics. At the same time, they learn to write using IEW's Structure and Style method. This is a Level A class recommended for students in the fifth grade. Students must be able to read at a fifth-grade level or higher. Students will have homework to turn in. Students must be able to type and turn in completed essays. I will edit turned-in assignments, and learners will receive feedback. Learners will need the student book for Frontiers in Writing: https://iew.com/frontiers-in-writing-student-book-only Students will complete the second half of the 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 work with students 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.
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence in writing.
Students will expand their vocabulary.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
The Transcontinental Railroad, Part 1
Summarizing multiple references
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Transcontinental Railroad, Part 2
Summarizing multiple references
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Wild West, Part 1
Summarizing multiple references
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Wild West, Part 2
Summarizing multiple references
75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to assist students with tying and submitting their essays.
Pre-Requisites
Students must have completed lessons 1-15 before enrolling in this course.
Students should read fluently at a fifth-grade level. This course covers all nine units of the IEW method. It is recommended for students in the fifth grade.
Supply List
IEW Frontiers in Writing student book: https://iew.com/frontiers-in-writing-student-book-only Students may choose to use Google Docs to type their papers. These should be saved as a PDF and uploaded in the classroom. All papers must be typed. At times, the Nearpod app will be used. Students will be given notice for class sessions that will utilize this.
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: 11-13
4-8 learners per class