What's included
24 live meetings
18 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students must complete homework assignments.Assessment
Assessments are provided through feedback on completed assignments. Students will earn an A for an accomplished paper that meets all checklist requirements or an I for an incomplete paper missing one or more checklist requirements.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
In this IEW writing intensive, students write their way through the first seven units. This course is ideal for students who need a refresher or want to sample the IEW writing method. Intensive classes move faster than regular courses, allowing students to complete coursework in one semester. Students reading at a 6th—8th-grade level will delight in the humorous and exciting texts as they learn to write incrementally. Throughout the course, students are provided with clear assignments. These include itemized checklists to ensure everything is in their essay. Combining grammar knowledge with thought-provoking writing topics such as Humpback Whales, Rotting Teeth, Carthage, and Aesop's fables, students will surely succeed in writing essays rich with new words and descriptive sentences. This course is twelve weeks long and provides opportunities for students to read their essays to the class. I will be the editor for students who wish to submit a rough draft for review before turning in their final draft. Students will earn an A for an accomplished paper that meets all checklist requirements or an I for an incomplete paper missing one or more checklist requirements.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to IEW's Structure and Style method of writing.
Students will write descriptive sentences and phrases.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum24 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1: Sea Wasps
Note-taking and testing the keyword outline
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Unit 1: Cephalopod Abilities
Note-taking, testing the keyword outline, and introduction to style
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unit 2: The Farmer and His Sons
Note-taking, writing a paragraph from notes, and using dress-ups
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Unit 2: The Farmer and His Sons, cont.
Properly formatting a paragraph and indicating -ly adverb and who-which clause dress-ups; brainstorming dress-ups
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to help students write and turn in assignments.
Pre-Requisites
Students should read at a sixth-grade level or higher and have a basic understanding of English grammar.
Supply List
Students will need a thesaurus, paper, and something to write with. All other materials are provided.
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
$15
weekly or $180 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-8 learners per class