$15
weeklyNo Stress Essay Writing: Learn and Practice the Basics of the IEW Method
Completed by 124 learners
Ages 9-12
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-9 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This ongoing class will cover the basics of essay writing including key word outlines, paragraph structure, essay structure, stylistic techniques, story format, inventive writing, and more. Using the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s Structure and Style method, each class will discuss a unit model or style technique. Attending each week will provide an overview of the entire method, yet it is not necessary to attend all the classes to gain techniques for writing. Each class will begin with introductions and a brief overview of the key word outline. The key word outline is the basis of the structure of the IEW method. For this reason, at least one KWO will be written each week, and each week will review this concept. Each week will focus on a structure or a style technique. Learners will have the opportunity to practice as a class each week. Most writing projects will be accomplished as a group. Stylistic exercises and editing will be presented periodically. This is an interactive class and therefore students are encouraged to participate in the discussions and group work. Class runs for up to six months depending on attendance. The sequence is listed below. Dates are added when the class is scheduled. Week of: 2/3 Key Word Outlines, oral reports from outlines (IEW Unit 1) 2/10 Key Word Outlines (KWOs), written reports from outlines (IEW Unit 2) 2/17 KWO, Adding style with verbs and adjectives KWO, story format (IEW Unit 3) KWO, story format with a twist (IEW Unit 3) KWO, writing an informative paragraph from one source, the topic/clincher rule (IEW Unit 4) KWO, one source informative paragraph, adding style with clauses (IEW Unit 4) KWO, writing from pictures (IEW Unit 5) KWO, writing from pictures (IEW Unit 5), adding style with adverbs KWO, a multi-source report and fused outlines (IEW Unit 6) KWO, fused outlines (IEW Unit 6), adding style with relative clauses KWO, writing from the brain (IEW Unit 7) KWO, writing from the brain (IEW Unit 7), adding style with sentence openers KWO, writing the body paragraphs in a 5 paragraph essay (IEW Unit 8) KWO, writing the conclusion paragraph in a 5 paragraph essay (IEW Unit 8) KWO, writing the introduction paragraph in a 5 paragraph essay (IEW Unit 8), adding style with dramatic openers KWO, writing a critique (IEW Unit 9) KWO, writing a critique with added style (IEW Unit 9) KWO, all about style with style techniques, sentence openers, and decorations KWO, editing helps, proofreading symbols, and editing practice KWO, addressing a prompt with a thesis statement, adding style with transitions KWO, a guided timed essay practice session and wrap-up KWO, Q&A, review games, and exercises The ongoing class may run once or twice each year so that anyone who joins part-way through can pick up the weeks that they missed. Break weeks may occur for US holidays/vacations. Depending on enrollment and instructor schedule, some sections may not complete all possible weeks. If you prefer a semester-long course with assignments given, please refer to my other IEW courses which begin in September, January, and June.
Learning Goals
Students will be instructed in writing structure, stylistic techniques, and basic editing.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No prior experience with IEW is required.
Supply List
A means to write during class, either on paper or electronically may be helpful some weeks. Purchased IEW curriculum is not required for this class.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University)
I hold the Registered Instructor Accreditation from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW).
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