IEW Units 1 & 2 - Write About Animals
Learn how to outline and rewrite about animals in your own words with these beginning IEW skills.
Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is an entry level beginner class for those who are new to IEW. IEW in total consists of nine units, this course we will work through units one and two. Each week will begin with a source text about animals, make an outline, read it back and homework will be to rewrite it in their own words. We will introduce dress-ups as we go. Week of 9/18 Week 1 - Penquins Week of 9/25 Week 2 - Egret Week of 10/2 Week 3 - Whales Week of 10/9 Week 4 - Fawns Week of 10/12 Week 5 - Fungus Gnats End session Week of 1/8 Week 6 -Buffalo Hunt Week 7 - Narwhals Week 8 - Beluga Whales Week 9 -Petroleum Flies Week 10 - Horses Week 11 - Eagle Eyes Week 12 - Dance Flies End Session Week 12 - Booklice Week 13 - Vulture Bees Week 14 - Week 15 -
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Supply List
Printed weekly materials, paper and writing utensil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
I am a homeschooling mom of five children, aged 18, 15, 14, 11, and 9. I hold a Master’s Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education, and have extensive teaching experience across various settings.
Before homeschooling, I taught preschool for many years and later taught English as a foreign language online to children in Asia for four years. As a homeschool educator, I’ve taught preschool through middle school courses in co-ops for many years and have worked closely with middle school and high school students in our church youth group.
I am also a registered IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) instructor and have designed a comprehensive progression of IEW-based courses that incorporate history, literature, and writing skills, catering to a wide range of ages and abilities.
Recommended IEW Progression with Mrs. Jen Altman
Course Grade Range Supplement
People and Places 1st/2nd/3rd
Adventures in Writing or Aesop 1 & 2 2nd/3rd/4th
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales or 3rd/4th/5th Fix-It Grammar Book 1
Discoveries in Writing
Wonders of Science 4th/5th/6th Fix-It Grammar Book 2
Ancient History 5th/6th/7th Fix-It Grammar Book 3
Medieval History 6th/7th/8th Fix-It Grammar Book 4
US History with Literature * 7th/8th/9th Fix-It Grammar Book 5
Ancients Upper Level with Literature * 8th/9th/10th Fix-It Grammar Book 6
Medieval Upper Level * 9th/10th/11th
Early History with Literature (coming soon) 10th/11th/12th
Modern History with Literature (advanced) 10th/11th/12th (Not recommended for beginners)
Key Notes:
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are specially designed by Mrs. Jen Altman and are exclusive to her curriculum.
"Early History with Literature" and "Fix-It Grammar Book 5/6" are anticipated for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Grade levels are flexible and listed with an age range. Older beginners are encouraged to start one level below their current grade.
For more details on the IEW Pathway, refer to the IEW Pathway Chart (https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/IEW_Pathway.pdf)Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
