IEW Medieval History (Part 1)
In part one of this IEW Medieval history-based writing class, students will write about knights, Vikings, kings, and famous men of the Middle Ages while they learn to write with structure and style.
Jenn O. Certified IEW Instructor
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What's included
30 live meetings
22 hrs 30 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 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this intermediate-level IEW writing class, students will write about knights, Vikings, kings, and famous men of the Middle Ages while they learn to write with structure and style.
Students must be able to read at a sixth-grade level or higher.
This is a Level B class.
Students will have homework to turn in. Students must be able to type their assignments and turn them in.
Learners will receive feedback on submitted assignments.
Learners will need the student book for Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons:
https://iew.com/shop/products/medieval-history-based-writing-lessons-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 the formal essay model
-Practice writing a formal critique and response to literature
-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 will be 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- The Middle Ages
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 2: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Anglo-Saxons
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 3: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Monasteries
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 4: Unit 2: Writing from Notes- Justinian the Great
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 5: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories-Beowulf
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 6: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- The Archbishop of Canterbury
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 7: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- Mohammed
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 8: Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories- The Sword and the Stone
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 9: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Charlemagne
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 10: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Vikings
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 11: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- Alfred the Great
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 12: Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference- The Battle of Hastings
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 13: Unit 5: Writing from Pictures- The Samurai and the Dragon
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 14: Unit 5: Writing from Pictures- Llama Saves the Day
HOMEWORK assigned
Week 15 Unit 5: Writing from Pictures- The Magic Lamp
HOMEWORK assignedLearning Goals
Students will gain confidence in writing.
Students will write with structure and style.
Students will grow their vocabulary.
Students will improve their English grammar and sentence structure.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1
The MIddle Ages 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unit 2
Anglo-Saxons 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
45 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 review games and collaborate ideas.
Source texts are geared around the Middle Ages.
Pre-Requisites
Students must read at a sixth-grade level or higher.
Students must have a basic understanding of English grammar.
Supply List
Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons: https://iew.com/shop/products/medieval-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only Nearpod App
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 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
6-8 learners per class
