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IEW Summer Camp: O. Henry!
Karen Cross, MSEd - IEW Certified Instructor
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In this course, learners will explore two of O. Henry's most popular stories and write an essay about him using the methods taught in IEW. We will focus on Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories and Unit 8: Formal Essay.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
***PLEASE NOTE: This course includes four lessons. Some sections are set up for one week where we meet for four separate days in one week, some will run for four weeks and will meet once a week on the same day and time. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct section. Learners will write a formal essay about O. Henry using two of his most popular short stories. Through guided discussion, learners will explore the messages and style of the author and put together a four-paragraph...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Last LeafToday we will discuss this short story in terms of IEW's Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. We will also explore the message and style of the author, O. Henry. Together, we will outline a one paragraph summary of the story which will be used in the final essay. Learners are expected to write a paragraph using this outline before the next class.Week 2Lesson 2The Gift of the MagiWe will continue discussing stories using IEW's Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. This week will be "The Gift of the Magi". We will craft an outline together, and learners will write a rough draft from that outline for homework.Week 3Lesson 3Finishing it up!Learners should bring their previous rough draft summaries of the stories to the live meeting. We will work on the outlines for conclusion and introduction paragraphs of a formal essay about O. Henry. Learners should write a rough draft of those outlines and insert the other paragraphs to create a four-paragraph essay.Week 4Lesson 4Dress it up!Today we will dress up the paragraphs with stylistic techniques and vocabulary. Learners will use that instruction to fix up their final copies before turning in to me for feedback.
- Through the study of O. Henry and two of his short stories, learners will produce a four-paragraph formal essay using strategies from IEW.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Learners will be expected to read each short story before attending class. Before the next live meeting, learners will need to write a rough draft from the outlines produced in class.Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Informal feedback will be offered on the final essay. Learners will need to submit this through Google Docs as a shareable link.
If your learner has a unique learning need, please don't hesitate to contact me so we can adjust expectations to accommodate your learner.
Learners should be able to read and comprehend grade-level stories. Because there will be discussion, it is expected learners can either type easily in the chat or are willing to turn on their microphones.
A packet that can be printed will be sent before the first class. The learner may also need lined paper, and will most definitely need a writing utensil. IEW recommends a pen.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class uses Google Docs as an outside tool for feedback only. If you do not want feedback, you will not need to use this tool. Google Drive will be used to organize resources needed to participate. YouTube videos of the stories will be embedded in the Outschool classroom if learners would like to watch a short video of the stories they are working so hard on. Quizlet links to vocabulary will be provided. Learners can use these words in their paragraphs to give them more flair. Time permitting, we may play a vocabulary game during live instruction.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate
Maryland Teaching Certificate
I earned a Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2007 and currently hold a certificate in Maryland. I taught in the public school setting for five years as a special educator with a focus in autism....
Group Class
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
65 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-10 learners per class
