IEW - U.S. History-Based Writing Semester 2
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH IEW UNITS 1-5 Require
Part 2 of this course will cover Structure Units 6-9 of writing and integrate elements of Style. We will be using the IEW U.S. History-Based Writing
Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor
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What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Each week there will be a writing assignment. It is strongly encouraged that students complete all of the assignments. Every child differs greatly where they are in the writing journey and homework can take 1-4 hrs depending on assignment and child.Assessment
Students are welcome and encouraged to turn in their papers for feedback. IEW utilized a checklist method for clearly communicating what is expected for each paper. Students will be encouraged to follow the checklist. I will review papers and provide positive constructive feedback but will not award letter or percentage grades. The focus of the class in writing and the writing structure and style. I will not correct spelling and in-depth punctuation. Basic quality spelling and punctuation usage is expected but perfection is not required.Grading
I welcome and encourage students to submit their papers for feedback in this class! To help students understand exactly what's expected in each paper, we'll be using the IEW checklist method. Following the checklist is highly recommended and will help students produce high-quality writing. As the instructor, my role is to review each paper and provide positive, constructive feedback. I won't be assigning letter or percentage grades, as the focus of the class is on developing writing skills and improving structure and style. While basic spelling and punctuation are expected, don't worry about being perfect - the most important thing is to keep working on your writing and making progress. To assess the writing process, I'll be reviewing students' Keyword Outlines and Checklists. And when it comes time to submit final drafts, I'll provide comments and feedback right in Google Docs to help students improve their writing even further.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
IEW is a comprehensive writing program that focuses on 9 STRUCTURAL models of writing as well as STYLISTIC techniques to enhance writing. Part 2 of this course focuses on Units 6-9. During class, we will read source texts together. I will introduce new concepts and model how it is done. We will discuss and work as a class to complete a sample together. We will brainstorm, play games, and have some fun reinforcing all that's taught. Once we have begun writing papers students will have an opportunity to share their writing with their peers. Along the way, students will learn how to add style to their sentences and papers with dress-ups, varied sentence openers, and literary decorations. For Weeks 1, 2, & 3 we will cover Unit 6. Students will learn how to organize and synthesize a large amount of information. They will Key Word Outline from multiple sources on 2-3 topics. They will practice FUSING this information before they write their paper. During Weeks 4, 5, 6, & 7, Unit 7 will invite some creativity for students but also teaches the final steps of the 5 paragraph model, the Introduction and Conclusion In Unit 8 Weeks 8, 12, 13, & 14 students will use past papers to practice completing a 5 paragraph essay. Then they will write a complete essay with ALL of the elements of structure and style. Students will be required to find outside sources for this research paper. Weeks 9, 10, & 11 Unit 9 will combine the skills of Unit 3 storytelling, Unit 7 Introduction, and Conclusion and teach students how to properly critique a story not just retell it. We will also introduce character analysis. PLEASE Note: This is the required text for this class - Please purchase the "Student" version. This is the same text used during Part 1 of this course Make sure your purchase the book with the cover with a picture of the scroll saying "We the People" https://iew.com/shop/products/us-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only
Learning Goals
When finished with this course students will have learned an organized way to synthesize information and communicate it from their point of view. These invaluable skills can be taken and applied to a myriad of subjects.Summarize Multiple References for an Expository Report
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 6: Lesson 16: Oklahoma Land Rush
Summarizing Multiple References 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Unit 6: Lesson 17: Transportation Mile Stones
Summarizing Multiple References 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Unit 6: Lesson 18: Transportation Mile Stones, Part 2
Summarizing Multiple References 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Unit 7: Lesson 20 Hopes and Dreams, Part 1
Inventive Writing 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
IEW is a systematic program that removes the ambiguity of writing and helps unique learners. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and have worked with many dyslexic students. I can offer encouragement, understanding, and accommodation tips.
Parental Guidance
It is recommended that parents preview sources texts prior to class. All content is designed to be age-appropriate.
Pre-Requisites
Previous experience with IEW Units 1-5 is required
Joined December, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Washington
I have been actively teaching IEW for 8 years in the classroom and online for 5 years. I have coached hundreds of students and parents through this program! It is my mission to make writing interactive and fun for my students. In addition, I have walked all 3 of my own kids through this program.Reviews
Live Group Course
$300
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 104 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
5-15 learners per class
