What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 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.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Part 2 of 2 Semesters, 14 lesson each. While writing compositions with stylistic techniques and six of IEW’s nine structural units, students will get to know the workers who keep a community running smoothly—from firefighters and police officers to road crews and rescue workers. This course is designed for Kindergarten - Second Grade students. https://iew.com/shop/products/people-and-places-our-community-student-book is the required text book for this course. It is also recommended you have a 3 ring binder, file folders, envelopes or ziplock bags, and craft supplies (such as crayons, markers, scissors, glue, etc.) This course is filled with stories based on the people that make up our community. As we work through these lessons, Students will learn about many of the roles people take to make our community work. They will also learn how to write with Structure and Style, writing paragraphs, stories, reports and creative writing. They will enjoy a variety of activities and games, and will be surprised at how fun writing can be! Each week we will read a story book to go with that weeks theme, as recommend by the course text, and learn vocabulary words. Lesson 14 - The Fire Department part 1 Lesson 15 - The Fire Department, part 2 Lesson 16 - Firefighters Lesson 17 - The Plumber Lesson 18 - The Dentist Lesson 19 - Police Officers Lesson 20 - The Vet Lesson 21 - The Hairdresser, Part 1 Lesson 22 - The Hairdresser, Part 2 Lesson 23 - The Tow Truck, Part 1 Lesson 24 - The Tow Truck, Part 2 Lesson 25 - The Grocery Store, Part 1 Lesson 26 - The Grocery Store, Part 2 Lesson 27 - Vocation Lesson 28 - Vocation We will also incorporate stylistic techniques such as -ly adverb, who-which clauses, strong verbs, because clause, quality adjective, adverbial clauses, sentence openers throughout the full year course. Fun videos and songs will be used to learn the grammar concepts introduced.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Google classroom is used to accept assignments, therefore the parent would need to submit assignments for their child in this manner.
Supply List
https://iew.com/shop/products/people-and-places-our-community-student-book is the required text book for this course. It is also recommended you have a 3 ring binder, file folders, envelopes or ziplock bags, and craft supplies (such as crayons, markers, scissors, glue, etc.)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
We have been using IEW in our homeschool for 5+ years and I am a true believer in the method. As a registered, certified instructor, I would like to help other children learn the joy and ease of writing using IEW.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $215 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-9 learners per class