$300

for 15 classes

IEW - U.S. History-Based Writing Semester 2

Completed by 104 learners

Ages 10-14

Live Group Course

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

Average rating:

4.9

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(191 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 15 weeks

5-15 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

15 live meetings

12 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

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) Curriculum

15 Lessons

over 15 Weeks

Lesson 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

Supply List

Google Docs is required for submitting papers. 

Due to copywriting laws, it is required that you purchase this text prior to the first day of class. This text will be used for Part 1 and Part 2 of this course

Please purchase the "Student" version of this text as it provides Vocabulary Cards we will be using in class
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

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

Google Docs is required for submitting papers.

Meet the teacher

Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor

Joined December, 2019

4.9

191reviews

Profile

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.