Adventures in Writing: Part 2 of 3 (30 Lessons Total)

Course Overview:
This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to explore a variety of fascinating subjects while learning to write with the Structure and Style® method. Topics include Roman hoplites, tornadoes, Leif Eriksson, and more. The course incorporates stylistic techniques and grammar concepts, reinforced through fun videos and songs.

Required Textbook:
Adventures in Writing Student Book

Recommended Materials:

3-ring binder
File folders
Envelopes or ziplock bags for vocabulary cards
Class Structure:

Weekly thematic video
Vocabulary review and practice
Introduction and reinforcement of stylistic techniques
Grammar concepts through videos and songs
Weekly writing assignments
Homework submission via Google Classroom
Syllabus:

Week 1 - Unit 5 Continued, Lesson 10

Topic: The Theft of Thor's Hammer, Part 1
Activities: Watch theme video, review vocabulary, start writing assignment.
Week 2 - Lesson 11

Topic: The Theft of Thor's Hammer, Part 2
Activities: Strong verbs, banned words (say/said), complete writing assignment.
Week 3 - Unit 4, Lesson 12

Topic: Summarizing a Reference - Leif Eriksson
Activities: Banned words (see/saw), summarizing techniques, vocabulary review.
Week 4 - Lesson 13

Topic: Hagia Sophia
Activities: Watch theme video, review vocabulary, writing assignment.
Week 5 - Lesson 14

Topic: John Muir
Activities: Banned words (go/went), writing techniques, vocabulary review.
Week 6 - Lesson 15

Topic: Magnets
Activities: Because clause, writing assignment, vocabulary review.
Week 7 - Lesson 16

Topic: Dolphins
Activities: Watch theme video, review vocabulary, writing assignment.
Week 8 - Unit 5, Lesson 17

Topic: Writing from Pictures - Rooster, Part 1
Activities: Introduction to picture-based writing, vocabulary review.
Week 9 - Lesson 18

Topic: Rooster, Part 2
Activities: Continue picture-based writing, vocabulary review.
Week 10 - Lesson 19

Topic: Treasure Map, Part 1
Activities: Watch theme video, start writing assignment, vocabulary review.
Week 11 - Lesson 20

Topic: Treasure Map, Part 2
Activities: Quality adjectives, banned words (good/bad), complete writing assignment, vocabulary review.
Homework:
Homework assignments will be provided each week and will come from the student book. Students are expected to upload their homework to Google Classroom before the next class for review.

Additional Notes:

Stylistic techniques such as -ly adverbs, who-which clauses, strong verbs, because clauses, quality adjectives, adverbial clauses, and sentence openers will be integrated throughout the course.
Vocabulary cards should be organized using file folders and envelopes or ziplock bags for easy review and practice.