weekly
or for 28 classes
Writing the IEW Way: 2A Semester 2
New class
Ages 11-14
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
2x per week, 14 weeks
3-14 learners per class
30 min
What's included
28 live meetings
14 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Work not completed in class will be assigned outside of class. It is optional for learners to turn in their papers, but if they do, papers will be corrected and rubric will be sent.Assessment
A rubric will be provided for all papers turned inClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
The IEW Level 2A curriculum is designed for students who have a basic understanding of writing and are ready to build on their skills. This intermediate course offers step-by-step lessons that guide students through various writing styles, including narratives, reports, and essays. Each lesson focuses on specific techniques to enhance clarity, creativity, and structure in writing, helping students become more confident and proficient writers. In this course, students will engage in a variety of writing activities that develop their ability to organize thoughts, use descriptive language, and craft well-structured sentences and paragraphs. With a mix of instruction, practice, and feedback, the Level 2A curriculum ensures that students not only learn the mechanics of writing but also enjoy the process, fostering a lifelong appreciation for effective communication.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of narrative and summary writing styles through studying and retelling other texts, utilizing keyword outline to guide the writing process and adding stylistic techniques to further enhance final writing pieces.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Summarizing multiple references
This lesson focuses on using multiple references to gather important notes and then choosing the very best facts to condense into a fused outline that will be used to write a two paragraph report
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Summarizing multiple references
Continuing to write a two paragraph report about sugar by summarizing multiple references
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Summarizing multiple references
This lesson again focuses on summarizing multiple references about gardening in order to write a three paragraph report with three fused outlines
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Summarizing multiple reference
Learning a new sentence opener, the #3 l y adverb opener
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
All teachers are registered IEW instructors.
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