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Discoveries in Writing IEW Semester 1 **NEW**
Mrs. Jen Altman MSEd
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Discover a wide variety of fascinating subjects in Discoveries in Writing! In this theme-based writing curriculum, students write about exciting topics.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Discoveries in Writing: Semester 1 Syllabus Course Overview: In this theme-based writing curriculum, students will explore a wide variety of fascinating subjects, including the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, Jerusalem and the Crusades, and more, while learning to write using the Structure and Style® writing method. Required Textbook: Discoveries in Writing Student Book Recommended Materials: 3-ring binder File folders Envelopes or ziplock bags for vocabulary cards Class Structure: Weekly...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Note Making and Outlines - Mount Everest, Matterhorn• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create outlines.Week 2Lesson 2Writing from Notes - Constantine, title rule• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from notes.Week 3Lesson 3Writing from Notes - Alfred the Great, -ly adverbs• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, incorporate -ly adverbs in writing.Week 4Lesson 4Writing from Notes - Lapis Lazuli, who/which clause• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use who/which clauses in writing.Week 5Lesson 5Retelling Narrative Stories - The Lion and the Shepherd, Part 1• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create a story sequence chart.Week 6Lesson 6Retelling Narrative Stories - The Lion and the Shepherd, Part 2• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, retell narrative stories.Week 7Lesson 7Retelling Narrative Stories - The Sword in the Stone, Part 1• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, create a story sequence chart.Week 8Lesson 8Retelling Narrative Stories - The Sword in the Stone, Part 2, strong verb• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use strong verbs in writing.Week 9Lesson 9Summarizing a Reference - Old Faithful, topic/clincher rule• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references.Week 10Lesson 10Summarizing a Reference - Bayeux Tapestry, because clause• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use because clauses in writing.Week 11Lesson 11Summarizing a Reference - Mecca• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references.Week 12Lesson 12Summarizing a Reference - Tsunamis, quality adjective• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, use quality adjectives in writing.Week 13Lesson 13Summarizing a Reference - Jerusalem and the Crusades• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, summarize references.Week 14Lesson 14Writing from Pictures - Joust, Part 1• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from pictures.Week 15Lesson 15Writing from Pictures - Joust, Part 2• Activities: Watch theme video, learn vocabulary, write from pictures.
- Moving through Units 1–7 of the IEW methods, students will take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays, games, vocabulary, and more.
We have been using IEW in our homeschool for 8+ years and I am a true believer in the method. As a registered instructor, I would like to help other children learn the joy and ease of writing using IEW. I teach from IEW texts as well as my own designed courses.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: 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. Papers are graded on a rubric, based on a checklist provided with each assignment.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: Report Card offered by request, grades can also be seen in Google Classroom.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: At the end of Semester Two
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.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
I am a homeschooling mom of 5. I have a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I taught English as a foreign language online to kids in Asia for 4 years. I have children ages 17, 15, 13, 10 and 8. I taught...
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Group Class
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 82 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-13 learners per class
