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IEW Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Semester 1
Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(401)
Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Wonders of Science Writing Lessons: Part 1 of 2 (15 Weeks) Course Overview: This course, based on the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) methods, allows students to explore scientific topics while honing their writing skills. Students will learn to take notes, retell stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more, through IEW’s structured units. Vocabulary enhancement and stylistic techniques are incorporated into each lesson. No prior IEW experience is...
- Working through IEW's Units, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more.
We have been using IEW in our homeschool for 8+ years and I am a true believer in the method. As a registered instructor, I would like to help other children learn the joy and ease of writing using IEW.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will be assigned each week and should be uploaded to the classroom before class. Each writing assignment includes a composition checklist, so what is expected is easily outlined.Assessment
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classDetails: Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: By request a report card will be provided, grades can also be seen in google classroom.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: At the end of Semester Two
You are required to purchase this text, as it is against copyright for me to share materials over the internet. https://iew.com/shop/products/wonders-science-writing-lessons-student-book-only
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
You are required to purchase this text, as it is against copyright for me to share materials over the internet. https://iew.com/shop/products/wonders-science-writing-lessons-student-book-only
Joined April, 2019
4.9
401reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
I am a homeschooling mom of 5. I have a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I taught English as a foreign language online to kids in Asia for 4 years. I have children ages 17, 15, 13, 10 and 8. I taught...
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Group Class
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-12 learners per class
