weekly
or for 48 classes
Writing the IEW Way: Level 1B
Completed by 9 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(763 reviews)
Popular
Live video meetings
2x per week, 24 weeks
3-17 learners per class
40 min
What's included
48 live meetings
32 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned for outside of class time. Writing turned in will be graded with a rubric and feedback provided.Grading
Writing turned in will be graded with a rubric and feedback provided.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
In the IEW Level 1B course, designed for middle school students, participants will embark on an enriching exploration of writing fundamentals. Through a series of structured lessons, interactive activities, and guided practice sessions, students will develop essential skills in sentence and paragraph construction. This course aims to foster a deep understanding of the building blocks of effective writing, empowering students to express their thoughts clearly and cohesively. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on nurturing creativity, improving organization, and instilling confidence in each student's ability to communicate effectively through written expression. By the end of the course, students will have gained valuable tools and techniques that lay a solid foundation for their ongoing journey as writers.
Learning Goals
To use notes and source texts to create narrative, summary and creative style writingsTo add details and dress ups to writing with the 6 practiced Dress Ups and to vary sentence length and starts with the 6 sentence openers.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum48 Lessons
over 24 WeeksLesson 1:
Note Making and Outlines
Note Making about the Blue Ringed Octopus 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Note Making and Outlines
Note Making of source text Carnivorous Plants 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing From Notes/Title Rule
Using a KWO (keyword outline) to write structured paragraphs/creating a title using the Title Rule 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ly Adverb
Dress Up #1, the ly adverb 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Level 1B student notebook is required and can be purchased on the IEW website
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Offered by
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 instructorsReviews
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