Picture Perfect Paragraphs Using the IEW Method - Video Games
Practice makes perfect! Join me each week as we use popular video games to practice paragraph writing skills.
Melissa L. - Registered IEW Instructor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(346)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Would you rather be playing videos right now? Let me guess. You worked hard at school all day so that you could enjoy a couple of minutes of downtime getting to play online with friends. Am I right? What if you could talk about your favorite games AND become a stronger writer? How about making new friends and laughing at the silly, zany ideas you create together during each class? If this sounds like fun to you, please join me each week as we look at some of the more popular video games out there. During class, a picture will be presented from the video game of the week. Together, we will put together an outline using the IEW Key Word Outline format. From there, you will create a paragraph telling the story of what is happening in the picture. But the fun doesn't stop there! Each week, you will get a list of perspectives that you will be using to write your paragraph. You might choose the perspective of an Imposter, Crewmate, or Game Designer for Among Us. In Minecraft, you may be telling the story from Steve, the Creeper, or a sheep's point of view. (Don't worry, I have way more ideas up my sleeve.) Below are the upcoming video games we will be writing about. Please note that additional weeks will be added at least two weeks out. Students are welcome to offer age-appropriate suggestions for future weeks. Week of Jan. 9th, 2023: Roblox: Royal High Week of Jan. 16th, 2023: Among Us Week of Jan. 23rd, 2023: Fortnite Week of Jan. 30th, 2023: Mario Kart Week of Feb. 6th, 2023: Roblox: Adopt Me Week of Feb 13th, 2023: Pokemon Go Week of Feb 20th, 2023: Fall Guys Week of Feb 27th, 2023: Minecraft Week of Mar. 6th, 2023: Overwatch Week of Mar. 13th, 2023: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Week of Mar. 20th, 2023: Humans Fall Flat Week of Mar. 27th, 2023: Mortal Kombat *** No Class the Week of Apr. 3rd, 2023 *** Week of Apr. 10th, 2023: Subnautica Week of Apr. 17th, 2023: Donkey Kong Week of Apr. 24th, 2023: The Legend of Zelda Week of May 1st, 2023:- Super Mario Brothers Additional classes will be added in May based on learner interest. Please note that this is an ongoing (subscription-style) class that meets at the same time each week. Paragraph writing is a skill that is honed with practice. IEW is a systematic program that gives learners the skills to develop good writing habits. As a registered IEW instructor, I teach the structure and style while allowing learners to use their own creativity to create the content.
Learning Goals
IEW Unit 5: Writing from Pictures
* Creating an outline from a picture (KWO)
* Formulating creative ideas for writing
* Topic sentence creation
* Paragraph structure
* Clincher sentence creation
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that discussions during class will be age-appropriate. Learners will be redirected if the conversation begins going off course.
It is also important to note that, while we will looking at images of and having discussions regarding video games, we will not be playing in class. This is strictly a paragraph writing course. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the video games we will be discussing, please visit commonsensemedia.org for additional information or reach out to me directly. I am always happy to answer any questions.
I use Google Slides to share the images and format we use to create our paragraphs. Learners are welcome to use pencil and paper or whatever works best for them.
Supply List
Please bring a blank sheet of paper and a writing instrument (pen or pencil) to each class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
5.0
346reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Tennessee - Knoxville
While I am not a professional gamer by trade (I wish I had known that was an option when I was ten), I do enjoy spending time with learners playing, chatting, and socializing. As an English teacher and a registered instructor with IEW, I have a love for teaching learners about classic literature and strengthening their writing skills in fun and unique ways. (Link for verification: https://iew.com/events-classes/instructors/find-accredited-instructor/330449)
I am also a certified TESOL/TEFL/EYL teacher, professional writer, beta reader, proofreader, editor, and homeschool mom. I have a love for the English language (I have a BA in English to prove it), the smell of new books, and transferring ideas from mind to paper. My goal is to promote a love of learning while offering a safe and fun environment. I truly have a passion for reading and writing and would love to share my knowledge and experience with your children. Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 52 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-8 learners per class
