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The IEW Ancient History Writing Lessons/Nose Tree Fix It  teaches students structured writing skills through engaging topics from ancient civilizations. With a structured approach, students build strong writing foundations/ grammar skills 

Unit 1 Note Making/Grammar week 1

continuing to use notes and create Key Word Outlines

Unit 1 

Unit 2 Writing From Notes/ Grammar week 2

Writing a 2nd paragraph from notes and introducing the ly adverb Dress up 

The Ly Adverb Dress Up

Writing From Notes/ Grammar week 3

Introducing the who/which clause dress up

the who/which clause

Using existing sources to create a KWO using the Story Sequence Chart

Unit 3 Retelling Narrative Stories/ Grammar week 4

Continuing to write a 3 paragraph narrative

Narratives

Using the Story Sequence chart to retell The Sword of Damacles 

Retelling Narratives/ Grammar week 5

Strong Verb Dress Up

Retelling Narratives/ Grammar week 6

Banned verbs and replacements for more vivid word choices

Banned Words

Retelling Narratives/ Grammar week 7

Because Clause Dress Up

Writing reports using important and interesting facts in a 1 paragraph summary

Unit 4 Summary Writing/Grammar week 8

Topic/Clincher Sentences

Continuing to write summaries for report style writing

Summary Writing/Grammar week 9

Adding Adjectives and banning boring adjectives

Quality Adjective Dress Up

Summary Writing/Grammar week 10

www.asia Clause Dress Up

Writing your own report about your own subject using appropriate sources and topics

Summary Writing/Grammar week 11

Adding openers to sentences for variation

#2 Prepositional Opener

Using notes from the brain to create narrative stories from pictures

Unit 5 Writing From Pictures/Grammar week 12

Adding ly adverbs to the beginning of sentences

ly Adverb Opener

Writing From Pictures/Grammar week 13

Continue 3 paragraph narrative with notes from the brain review

Continued

Writing From Pictures/Grammar week 14

Dress Up and Opener Review

Review/Grammar week 15

Semester Celebration

Using multiple sources to pull information from to write a 1 paragraph  report

Unit 6 Summarizing Multiple References/Grammar week 16

Learning to fuse outlines for a concise final paragraph

Fused Outlines

Beginning to gather information to write a 3 paragraph report about Pompeii

Summarizing Multiple References/Grammar week 17

VSS Opener

Continuing to write a 3 paragraph report about Pompeii

Summarizing Multiple References/ Grammar week 18

Adding a works cited page to report with cited sources 

Bibliography

Writing a 3 paragraph report about Pliny the Younger with additional sources gathered

Summarizing Multiple References/ Grammar week 19

Continuing to work on our 3 paragraph report

Writing about any topic using notes from the brain to come up with topics for creative writing

Unit 7 Inventive Writing/ Grammar week 20

Adding clausal openers to the beginning of sentences

Clausal Opener

Introductions and Conclusions for 4 to 5 paragraph writings

Inventive Writing/ Grammar week 21

A review of all dress ups/openers thus far

Dress Up/Opener Review

A 4-5 paragraph Creative Writing paper about Ancient Wonders

Inventive Writing/ Grammar week 22

Continued work on inventive writing 4-5 paragraph paper

 Adding an intro and conclusion to inventive writing about Ancient Wonders 

Inventive Writing/ Grammar week 23

Continued work on inventive writing paper

Writing a 5-7 paragraph essay by adding an intro/conclusion to our Pompeii body paragraphs  

Unit 8 Formal Essay Model/ Grammar week 24

Subject and ING openers

Formal Essay Model/ Grammar week 25

 Continued work on a 5 paragraph Essay about a prominent person

Formal Essay Model/ Grammar week 26

Writing Formal Critiques for movies, literature, etc.

Unit 9 Formal Critiques/ Grammar week 27

Formal Critiques

Formal Critiques Grammar week 28

The Curse of the Sphinx Part 1 with character analysis

Formal Critiques/ Grammar week 29

Review of Dress Ups/Openers

Formal Critiques Grammar week 30

 A time for celebrating and sharing all we have learned this year

Wrap Up and Celebration

Writing the IEW Way: Ancient History with Fix It Grammar

Social Studies

In this 6 week class, learners will explore childhood at different points in ancient history, discovering different toys, how people learnt and family life.

Childhood in Ancient History

Dr Anne Holdorph

This high school-level, introductory class explores ancient civilizations, beginning with Mesopotamia through the fall of the Roman Empire.

Ancient History for Teens! 

Katrina

A weekly, ongoing club for those passionate about archaeology, anthropology, and ancient history, led by a practicing archaeologist!

The Young Adventurers' Society: Archaeology, Anthropology, & Ancient History

Susan Lanigan

In this 5 day camp, we learn about the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. We will be doing hands-on activities and having fun while learning about ancient history!

Ancient History Camp (5 Days) - Discovering Ancient Civilizations - Summer Camp

Mrs. Bettina

Students can privately explore their own interests and self-direct their learning and research with a practicing archaeologist and anthropologist!

1:1 Tutoring in Archaeology & Ancient History

Part 1 of this course will cover Structure Units 1-5 of writing and integrate elements of Style. We will be using the IEW ANCIENT History-Based Writing for exciting and engaging source texts to develop writing skills and learn history! 

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Part 1- With Grading 

Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor

In this fourteen-week course, students will continue to study history using the Curiosity Chronicles secular curriculum.

Curiosity Chronicles - Ancient History; Part 3

Cara Martin

In this fourteen-week course, students will study history using the Curiosity Chronicles secular curriculum.

Curiosity Chronicles - Ancient History; Part 1

Experience ancient history through interactive simulations! Learners will explore Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome as rulers, warriors, and strategists—engaging in hands-on projects and challenges that bring history to life.

World History: Ancient & Classical Civilizations || Full-Curriculum  

Hopped Up History Education LLC

In this ongoing class, learners will discuss the people and places in ancient history while completing an historically themed art project. 

Discover the Ancient World, Homeschool History and Art - Whole Year Curriculum

Britain Earl, Historian, Artist, Lawyer

Is your child interested in ancient history? Then Discover Ancient Egypt is the class for you. Each week will focus on a different theme, filled with engaging lessons, exciting stories, and a fun art project to bring history to life!

Discover Ancient Egypt - Through History and Art 

Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events.

IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Semester 1

Jessica Samonds Pabon B.A., TESOL

Part Two: Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write the SS way.

Ancient History: IEW Writing Course | Grades 3-8 | Part Two

Hannah "Bella" Franklin - IEW, BS, Masters PH, ESL

Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write the SS way.

Ancient History: IEW Writing Course | Grades 3-8 | Part One

Explore ancient history in this full-curriculum course! Lead Greek warriors, Roman emperors & Islamic rulers through battles, politics & trade. Hands-on simulations & projects make history come alive while building critical thinking skills!

Homeschool Middle School Ancient World History: Classical World

This class covers the Medieval History IEW curriculum along with the 2nd book of Fix It Grammar, Town and Country Mouse. 

Writing the IEW Way: Medieval History With Fix It Grammar

The IEW Level 1B curriculum focuses on teaching middle school aged students foundational skills in writing through structured lessons and practice in sentence and paragraph construction.

Writing the IEW Way: Level 1B

In this multiday class, learners will be introduced to the IEW method by working through the first 5 units of writing, including style and structure.  This is a great class for all levels, but is especially helpful for reluctant writers.

Writing the IEW Way: A Semester Long Writing Course for Reluctant Writers

In this 8 week summer course, learners new to IEW or familiar to IEW can practice and brush up on writing skills using the IEW method. 

Summer Writing Boost: Writing Essentials With IEW

In this multiday class, learners will be introduced to the IEW method by working through the 1A student book to write narratives, reports, essays and more. Learners also work through the Nose Tree Fix It Grammar book.  

Writing the IEW Way: Level 1a With Weekly Fix It Grammar

In this multiday class, learners will be introduced to the IEW method by working through the first 5 units of writing with text specifically pertaining to US History, including style and structure.

Writing the IEW Way: US History Semester Long Writing Course

IEW's "People and Places in Our Community" curriculum is an engaging program that enhances young learners' writing skills while teaching them about the various roles and locations that they see around them in their community.

Writing the IEW Way: People and Places in Our Community (Early Elementary)

In this 10 week class, learners will be introduced to first grade language arts and phonics skills to improve their reading 

1st Grade Reading: Digraphs, Blends, and More (A Semester of 1st Grade Reading and Phonics Skills)

In this  4-week summer camp, learners will review sight words, learn second-grade phonics skills, and read stories just like they will see in second grade.
#academic



Let's Read for Second Grade: A Second Grade Phonics and Reading Class

In this ongoing class, learners will practice age appropriate spelling and phonics rules to improve spelling and reading.  
#academic

Spell Well Level 4: Common Spelling Rules for Ages 8-11

Explore the wonderful world of science while improving your writing skills this year with this IEW summer writing course.  It's the best of both worlds!

Writing the IEW Way: Wonders of Science Writing 

In this class kids become time travelers, exploring incredible civilizations and fascinating figures, all while creating awesome art projects! Each lesson comes with a hands-on art project that brings history to life.

Discover the Ancient World Part 2 - History With Art 

We discuss exciting topics from Ancient Rome and Egypt. Classes are visual, high-energy, fun, and informative. Explore the ancient world through archaeology, myth, and history. Perfect for homeschool or supplementing a history curriculum 

Ancient Rome & Egypt Myths & History With a Harvard Archaeologist. Homeschool 

Sondra Rapoport 

Build writing skills while covering Medieval history using thematic curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Learn different academic writing formats and play with words to write both nonfiction and fictional pieces.

Writing About Medieval History Using IEW Curriculum (Part 1)

Andrea Hardman, MAEd., IEW Registered Instructor

Embark on an 8-week journey through the captivating stories of how civilizations arose around the globe. This course will delve into the foundations of history, exploring the people, events, and ideas that shaped our world. 

Ancient World Civilizations for High School History

Brandy Dahlen Yun and BE Education

History, Art, Fun! This 4-day art camp blends history & creativity.  Your learner will unearth ancient Egypt by exploring pharaohs, soldiers, myths, Tut's treasures. 

Ancient Egyptian Camp, History and Art

Step into the ancient world in this full-curriculum course! Lead early humans, rule Egypt’s kingdoms & explore Mesopotamia, China & the Indus Valley through immersive history simulations & hands-on projects. 

Writing the IEW Way: Ancient History with Fix It Grammar

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