Writing the IEW Way: Adventures in Writing Semester 1
What's included
32 live meetings
16 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. homework will be given throughout the course to be completed at learner and adult discretionGrading
rubrics with attached feedback are provided for writing assignment turned inClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In our IEW Adventures in Writing class, students explore creative and structured writing techniques through engaging activities and step-by-step lessons. They learn to craft strong paragraphs using keyword outlines, develop their storytelling skills, and apply style techniques like "dress-ups" to enhance their writing. This class encourages collaboration, with students sharing their stories, ideas, and dressups and receiving feedback from the teacher. By the end of the course, everyone will gain confidence in organizing their thoughts and expressing themselves clearly, while having fun along the way!
Learning Goals
To write quality paragraphs in summary and narrative formats by studying other source texts
To organize writing in a structured way
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum32 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Structure
Creating a structure of a paragraph/ Nile River
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Structure
Continuing with paragraph structure/Yangtze River
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Structure Practice
Paragraph structure and keyword outlining/ Roman Hoplite
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Structure Practice
American Quarter Horse
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
learners will need the Adventures in Writing student workbook to work through this course
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
$24
weekly or $375 for 32 classes2x per week, 16 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-16 learners per class