IEW Frontiers in Writing (Part 1)
What's included
15 live meetings
18 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
3-6 throughout the classClass Experience
Frontiers in Writing draws students to write about intriguing topics such as Halley's Comet, the Mona Lisa, the Wild West, and other fascinating topics. At the same time, students learn to write using IEW's Structure and Style method. This class is recommended for fifth-grade students and up. Frontiers in Writing completes all nine IEW units. Students must be able to read at a fifth-grade level or higher. Students will have homework to turn in. Students must be able to type and turn in completed essays. I will edit turned-in assignments, and learners will receive feedback. Learners will need the student book for Frontiers in Writing: https://iew.com/frontiers-in-writing-student-book-only Students will complete the first half of the book in this class. In this class, students will: -Practice making keyword outlines and narrating a story using their outlines -Practice writing a paragraph from notes -Practice retelling a story in their own words using their outlines -Practice creating a title for their story -Practice summarizing a reference -Practice writing from pictures -Practice summarizing multiple references -Practice inventive writing -Practice using dress-ups, decorations, new vocabulary, and sentence openers to make interesting sentences -Practice using English grammar Using slides and interaction, I will teach the lesson or concept the students will work on during class. I will model lessons and work with students in class to brainstorm ideas. Students are expected to complete assignments after each class and should expect to spend time completing assignments outside of class. Consider adding Fix It! Grammar Level 2 to this course. https://outschool.com/classes/dcf7c50a-8efe-421f-93c4-81655eedbeb3?refuid=p4djg6Om
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence in writing.
Students will expand their vocabulary.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Great Lakes, Lake Superior
Note making and outlines
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
One Billion
Writing an essay from notes
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Halley's Comet
Writing an essay from notes
75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Nicholas Copernicus
Writing an essay from notes
75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to assist students with tying and submitting their essays.
Pre-Requisites
Students should read fluently at a fifth-grade level or higher. This course covers all nine units of the IEW method. It is recommended for students in the fifth grade and up.
Supply List
IEW Frontiers in Writing student book:
https://iew.com/frontiers-in-writing-student-book-only
Students may choose to use Google Docs to type their papers. These should be saved as a PDF and uploaded in the classroom. All papers must be typed.
At times, the Nearpod app will be used. Students will be given notice for class sessions that will utilize this.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from John Brown University
I am an accredited IEW instructor.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $225 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
4-6 learners per class