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IEW Summer Camp Mini Course: Stories in the Stars
Karen Cross, MSEd - IEW Certified Instructor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(71)
In this four day course, learners will explore the Orion constellation the IEW way. This is a beginner course to acclimate learners to the IEW method. It can also be a fun refresher course for learners who have had a little experience.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
***PLEASE NOTE: This class runs in one week, OR weekly. Please check the section you choose so you are in the right class that fits your schedule.*** Explore the constellations with me! This week we will focus on Orion and Scorpius and how their stories intertwine. Learners will use IEW's outlining strategies to create their own notes about the stories, and practice retelling them aloud in class to the other learners. Learners will be guided through paragraph writing and stylistic...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1OutliningThe IEW method will be introduced and reviewed. We will outline today and practice retelling.Lesson 2More OutliningWe will continue to practice outlining information today. Learners will have an opportunity, time permitting, to retell from their outlines.Lesson 3Write it Out!Learners will practice writing from their outlines today. We will do as many paragraphs together as we can. The remainder will need to be done at home. Parental guidance may be necessary.Lesson 4Let's Dress it Up!All rough drafts should be brought to class today. I will choose stylistic techniques to work on and add to paragraphs to make them more interesting. Final copies should be completed at home and turned into me for feedback (if desired) within seven days of our final class.
- Learners will practice outlining and public speaking in a live setting while writing with IEW's structure and style techniques. Learners will have the opportunity to create an ebook project on their own time with their stories.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: One homework assignment will be assigned on the third day. It is optional, but recommended. It will involve writing a paragraph from an outline.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal feedback will be given and can be turned in here through Outschool. It does not have to be typed.
If your learner has a unique learning need, please don't hesitate to reach out so we can work together to accommodate your learner.
There aren't any prerequisites for this class. Assignments can be altered to meet the needs and abilities of every student.
A packet that can be printed will be sent before the first class. The learner may also need lined paper, and will most definitely need a writing utensil. IEW recommends a pen.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Google Drive will be used to organize resources needed to participate. YouTube videos of the stories will be embedded in the Outschool classroom if learners would like to watch a short video of the stories they are working so hard on. Flip(grid) will be used, at the discretion of the parent, to record retellings of the information and stories. Quizlet links to vocabulary will be provided. Learners can use these words in their paragraphs to give them more flair. Time permitting, we may play a vocabulary game during live instruction.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate
I earned a Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2007 and currently hold a certificate in Maryland. I taught in the public school setting for five years as a special educator with a focus in autism....
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Group Class
$50
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
4-10 learners per class
