This is semester 2 of 2, 30 lessons total

Discover a wide variety of fascinating subjects in Discoveries in Writing! In this theme-based writing curriculum, students write about exciting topics such as the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, Jerusalem and the Crusades, and other interesting subjects while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method.

 https://iew.com/shop/products/discoveries-writing-student-book-only is the required text book for this course.  It is also recommended you have a 3 ring binder, file folders, and envelopes or ziplock bag for vocabulary cards. 

Each week we will watch a video that goes with the theme of the week.  We will learn and review vocabulary words. 

We will incorporate stylistic techniques such as -ly adverb, who-which clauses, strong verbs, because clause, quality adjective, adverbial clauses, sentence openers throughout the full year course.  Fun videos and songs will be used to learn the grammar concepts introduced.  

Week 1 - Lesson 16 - Volcano, Part 1
Week 2 - Lesson 17 - Volcano, Part 2, www.asia clause 
Week 3 - Unit 6 - Summarizing Multiple References - Lesson 18 - The French and Indian War, Part 1
Week 4 - Lesson 19 - The French and Indian War, Part 2
Week 5 - Lesson 20 - Bunker Hill, Part 1
Week 6 - Lesson 21 - Bunker Hill, Part 2, #2 opener  
Week 7 - Lesson 22 - Lafayette, Part 1 
Week 8 - Lesson 23 - Lafayette, Part 2, #3 opener 
Week 9 - Unit 7 - Inventive Writing, Lesson 24 - Hobbies I Enjoy, Part 1
Week 10 – Lesson 25 - Hobbies I Enjoy, Part 2
Week 11 - Lesson 26 - Hobbies I Enjoy, Part 3
Week 12 - Lesson 27 - A Person I Enjoy, Part 1 
Week 13 - Lesson 28 - A Person I Enjoy, Part 2 
Week 14 - Lesson 29 - A Place I Enjoy, Part 1  
Week 15 - Lesson 30 - A Place I Enjoy, Part 2 


Homework will be assigned each week this will vary, but will come from the book.  Homework can be uploaded into the classroom before the next class.