Writing the IEW Way: Level 2A Semester 1
The Level 2A IEW curriculum provides intermediate writing instruction, focusing on enhancing students' writing skills through structured, incremental lessons that cover various writing styles and techniques.
Greater Gains: Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling
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What's included
28 live meetings
14 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour 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.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
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:
Note Taking Review
Reviewing the notetaking and keyword outline structure 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Note Taking Review
Reviewing the notetaking and keyword outline structure 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing From Notes
Using the KWO model to write paragraph retells 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ly Adverb/Title Rule
Reviewing the LY Adverb dress up and title rule 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This class is most beneficial for learners who have already taken IEW's Level 1A class or something similar.
Supply List
Learners will need the level 2A Student Workbook that is available for purchase on the IEW website.
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
Teachers are IEW registered or certified instructors.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $300 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-14 learners per class
