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Write Through Ancient History (Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians): The IEW Way
Sarah Speer - Registered IEW Teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(182)
Students will write through ancient history using Excellence in Writing Units 1-5 and various style elements in this semester course.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Let's write through history together! We will focus on the period of history between the Sumerians with the Epic of Gilgamesh through Ancient Egypt. I will use the methods taught in Institute for Excellence in Writing to teach students how to write outlines and organized, engaging paragraphs and essays. They will write fiction and non-fiction papers that are between 1 and 3 paragraphs. This class will prepare them to write longer essays in the future. I will read all essays and give feedback...
Students will -complete an outline from a source text using only 3-4 words per line. -write an organized paragraph with a topic sentence, details, and clincher sentence and appropriate style. -brainstorm and use a variety of vocabulary. -correctly use adjectives, verbs, adverbs, adjectival clauses, adverbial clauses, and participles. -identify parts of a story (characters, setting, problem, rising action, climax, solution) . -use an outline to rewrite a fable. -create a research-based outline from a source text. -write an organized 3-paragraph research essay. -use a picture to create an outline and story
I am a registered IEW teacher. I taught 4th-8th grade writing in public and private schools.
Homework Offered
Week 1: brainstorm adjectives using the outline Week 2: complete the paragraph Week 3: complete the paragraph Week 4: brainstorm adjectives, adverbs, and strong verbs Week 5: complete the 3 paragraph story Week 6: write the paragraph Week 7: write the paragraph Week 8: write the paragraph Week 9: write the paragraph, choose essay to bring to next class1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
I will supply handouts on a weekly basis.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will look at a picture of an ancient soldier and write a story.
I use Institute for Excellence in Writing methods, but all the source materials and handouts are my own.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(182)
I love teaching upper elementary and middle school students how to write. When I was a student, I made all A's, but I was a very poor writer. The program that taught me to be a better writer is the same program I teach in my classes. Personally, I...
Group Class
$140
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
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