IEW University-Ready Writing
In this twelve-week IEW writing class, high school students learn effective note-taking strategies as they write summaries and essays of varying lengths, preparing them for university writing assignments.
Jenn O. Certified IEW Instructor
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5.0
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What's included
12 live meetings
18 in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students are assigned various essays ranging from 1-paragraph to 3-pages.Assessment
Students receive feedback on each essay they submit.Class Experience
US Grade 11 - 12
Intermediate Level
The IEW University-Ready writing course is ideal for high school students wanting to learn effective note-taking strategies, write summaries and essays, cite sources using various style guides, write papers of varying lengths, use literary devices, and write on-demand essays. Students must have working English grammar knowledge, know how to form a complete sentence, and have a solid understanding of how to format an essay. No prior IEW experience is required, although students may find it beneficial. Throughout the course, students are provided with clear assignments. I will use slides and examples to demonstrate tips and tools for writing an abstract, citing sources, using various literary devices, and arranging content. Student essays will vary from 1-paragraph to 3-page papers. Students are also assigned papers based on minimum word count. Students may present one essay throughout the class. I will be the editor for students who wish to submit a rough draft for review before turning in their final draft. This step is strongly encouraged. I will work with students throughout each assignment, helping them polish their work. Students must be prepared to accept constructive feedback and make necessary adjustments. Students may wish to watch the accompanying DVDs for additional instruction, but this class does not require that.
Learning Goals
Students will learn effective note-taking strategies.Students will write papers of varying lengths on various topics.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to essays and Keyword outlines
write and retell notes from a written and verbal source 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Intoruction to précis
write a basic précis 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Summarizing a primary souce and practice note-taking
write a 2-paragraph précis 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basic and expanded essay models TRIAC
write a 1-paragraph précis (TRIAC) 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should read at a 10th-grade level or higher, have working English grammar knowledge, know how to form a complete sentence, and understand the basics of essay formatting. No prior IEW experience is required.
Supply List
University-Ready Writing https://iew.com/university-ready-writing-forever-streaming-or-dvd *The student packet, binder, and the Portable Walls for Academic Writing are required. *The DVDs are not required for this class, but students may find them helpful for additional instruction. Students must type their essays. I will not accept handwritten work for this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Google Docs will be used to collaborate and work on essays throughout the week.
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
$365
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 16-18
5-5 learners per class
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