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Writing From Key Word Outlines Using IEW Methods (Units 1&2)

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Ages 8-11
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Students will learn the first two units based on writing methods of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). This academic class focuses on creating key word outlines and using the outlines to retell a paragraph in their own words.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will be provided each week in pdf format. Students may handwrite or type their assignments to submit for feedback.
Grading
Students will be working from a checklist to ensure they are meeting weekly assignment criteria and will be given weekly feedback from the teacher.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Students will be introduced to the first two units of writing methods from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW).  

This class focuses on creating key word outlines and using the outlines to retell a paragraph in their own words.  In addition to the structure of writing, we will focus on "dressing up" our writing by using strong verbs, quality adjectives, and other techniques!

Each class will consist of modeling and participation to create outlines as we learn strategies. New stylistic techniques are learned each week, and we will be using assignments done at home to share and discuss our work.  The last portion of class will consist of a game using a new element learned in class.  

Each week is theme-based as we learn about writing according to the syllabus.

Homework is required and will be assigned weekly, including after class on Week 4.  All homework assignments utilize a rubric checklist, so both students and parents know just what to expect, and all homework will have a choice of different source texts surrounding our weekly theme from which to write. 

Please post completed homework in the classroom or as an email to me the DAY BEFORE class, so we can discuss the assignments in class and outlining/writing can be shared, discussed, and encouraged!

Learning Goals

Creating key word outlines
Rewriting using students’ own words

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Writing About Activities
 Learn to take notes and write a paragraph about animals focusing on writing from a key word outline and the use of adverbs. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing About Animals
 Enhance your skills of writing paragraphs from a key word outline with a focus on both adverbs and quality adjectives. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing About Bugs
 Continue writing paragraphs from a key word outline with a focus on using strong verbs incorporated with adverbs and adjectives. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing About Travel
 Efficiently use a key word outline, incorporating adverbs, adjectives, strong verbs, and who/which clauses in a paragraph. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There are times for homework when students will be required to retell their outline verbally to an adult. I'd love for your support in lending them an ear for this assignment! Please contact me with any questions as we go through this process.
Supply List
Please bring paper and a writing utensil to class.   I will post homework after class each week in a pdf format.  We are NOT using purchased curriculum from IEW, as some of my other classes.  As a Registered Instructor for IEW, I have been trained in the instruction of the units presented in the Teaching with Style and Structure Manual.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Chapman University
I am an IEW Registered Instructor and have taught several IEW-related courses on Outschool since 2018 with previous experience teaching IEW in person. I find that students are challenged, engaged, and learn to enjoy playing with their writing.

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