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Writing About Modern History Through Literature With IEW Semester 1(High School)
Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd
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Utilize IEW writing skills to write about history as learned through literature, covering 1870 - present.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Writing About Modern History Through Literature with IEW Part 1 of 2 - 16 Week Course Course Overview: While exploring historical topics from 1870 to the present, students will enhance their writing skills, focusing on thesis statements, MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, and more. This course integrates literature written by cultural experts or those deeply knowledgeable about the historical periods, fostering a comprehensive understanding of pivotal events. Semester...
- Moving through Units 5–9 of the IEW methods, students will take notes, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays.
I am a registered IEW instructor and have been using IEW for many years. I have a Master's Degree in Education. Additionally, I have completed the Anti-Racism I course through University of Colorado Boulder to better prepare me to discuss sensitive racial topics that have occurred throughout history. I continue to educate myself on these topics from those from the communities which are most greatly affected. I am also working through Anti-Racism II from University of Colorado Boulder and Black History, Black Freedom and Black Love from MasterClass.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: 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. Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: By request a report card will be provided, grades can also be seen in google classroom.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: At the end of Semester Two
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents are required to read the follow books which may be purchased at bookstores or borrowed from the library. Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch Sweet Grass Basket by Marlene Carvell Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink They Called Us Enemy by Geroge Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott (this is a quick read so another add-on option is Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki) Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Night by Elie Wiesel and Marion Wiesel (this is a quick read so another add-on option is Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz) Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Paper, Pencil, Folder
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will deal with hard history topics such as resedential schools, internment camps (Japanese and Nazi), racism related violence, such as the Selma Voting Rights March and Tulsa Massacre. We will learn to think critically about these events and after reading about them from carefully selected literature, we will use them as a jumping off point for essay writing of various types.
Students are required to read the follow books which may be purchased or acquired at the library. Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch Sweet Grass Basket by Marlene Carvell Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink They Called Us Enemy by Geroge Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott (this is a quick read so another add-on option is Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki) Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Night by Elie Wiesel and Marion Wiesel (this is a quick read so another add-on option is Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz) Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Joined April, 2019
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401reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
I am a homeschooling mom of 5. I have a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I taught English as a foreign language online to kids in Asia for 4 years. I have children ages 17, 15, 13, 10 and 8. I taught...
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Group Class
$285
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
55 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-13 learners per class
