Writing the IEW Way : 2B Semester 1
What's included
28 live meetings
18 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned each week to be turned in if learners would like feedbackGrading
rubrics and teacher feedback provided for papers that are submittedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In the 2B IEW curriculum class, students will learn the fundamentals of writing through a structured and easy-to-follow approach. Each lesson focuses on building essential skills like outlining, summarizing, and using clear sentence structures, all while introducing creative techniques to enhance their writing style. Learners can expect step-by-step instruction on how to organize ideas, craft strong paragraphs, and apply stylistic elements such as descriptive adjectives and varied sentence openers. Through guided practice, fun writing assignments, and feedback, students will gain confidence in their ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Learning Goals
To write well developed paragraphs of various writing techniques using a step by process
To practice using stylistic techniques to dress up and add to writings
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1 Taking Notes
Using source texts to take notes for a keyword outline - Maori/Cherokee
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Unit 1 Taking Notes
San People
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unit 2 Writing From Notes
Using KWO to write paragraphs - Frederick Douglass or Harriet Tubman
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Style Techniques
ly adverb/ who which clause
40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The Structure and Style 2B student workbook is required for this class.`
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
Reviews
Live Group Course
$31
weekly or $425 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-15 learners per class