What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete the writing portions of the essay after class. Writing will be submitted via google classroom for review. In order to receive timely feedback before the course ends, students should turn work in on time.Assessment
I will use a rubric checklist to assess their essay and make suggestions.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
IEW experience is helpful, but not required. We will work through a 5 paragraph essay, paragraph by paragraph, on a topic of your choosing. (I will provide a list of possible topics). I will teach you how to brainstorm, outline, and write the paragraphs with structure and style, using the IEW essay structure and style writing method. A checklist will be provided, and structure and style methods will be reviewed/introduced. We will discuss how this method can be applied to any topic. The end result will be a 5 paragraph personal essay that can be used for college applications, and the method learned can be applied to any and all future essays required throughout schooling and life. Week 1 - Overview of IEW structure and style, outlining, pick topics, if time permits we will begin outlining Week 2 - Body paragraphs Week 3 - Introduction and Conclusion Week 4 - Share finished products, review (not required to share, but strongly encouraged, as students can learn so much from one another). Students will be put into individual rooms for part of each class so they can work on their specific topics, and I will pop in to check on them, address questions, and discuss their specific needs. This course can be taken more than once, if desired, as a different essay will be the outcome each time.
Learning Goals
To learn to write a personal essay.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and writing utensils
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 Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class