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Riding...I Mean, Writing Our Way Through Disney "Retelling a Story"
Using IEW's Writing Structure and Style, this class will cover Unit 3, all Disney Parks themed! We will be using examples from the attractions Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Mickey's Phil-harmagic to retell narratives.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Using IEW's Writing Structure and Style, this class will cover Unit 3, all Disney Parks themed! We will be using source texts on Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Mickey's Phil-harmagic. Students will learn the important words to remember when taking notes, how to take notes properly and how to place those notes in an outline. Every outline must be tested verbally. Then outlines will be rewritten into new short stories using their own words. All aboard, it's going to be a fun unit! I...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1All Aboard! Retelling the AdventureWe will be reading the narrative of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad. We will use an outline, test it and rewrite in our own words.Week 2Lesson 2The Instruments AttackWe will retell the narrative of Donald's clash with an orchestra using our outline, test it and rewrite in our own words..Week 3Lesson 3Pixie Dust DeployedWe will be discussing dress-ups to make our writing more magical.
- Students will understand how to read a story, pick out key words, construct an outline using key words and rewrite the story from an outline. Students will practice using a variety of dress-ups such as -ly adverbs, who/which clauses, quality adjectives, strong verbs and clauses (www.asia.b).
I am a Disney Adult and a certified IEW instructor.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Writing Assignments to share with the class
Will 100% work with parents on accommodations for all learners. I believe any student can excel in this class although the process may be different for each student's unique learning challenges
Riding...I Mean, Writing Our Way Through Disney Unit 1-2 is beneficial, but not required.
Printed handouts before class and something to write with. Oh, and a snack if you so wish- bonus if you have some Dole Whip!
Joined September, 2023
Who is Mrs. Cortez? Am I a homeschool mother of two? Yes. Do I drink copious amounts of coffee each day? Yes. Is our Golden Doodle my favorite student ever? Yes, but I also have a degree in Secondary Social Studies Education and have taught in...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $35 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-10 learners per class
