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Institute for Excellence in Writing - IEW UNIT 3 (Writing Short Stories)
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Welcome to our Online Short Story class, designed to help you master the basics of writing short stories using the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) method. In this class, you will learn and apply the Key Word Outlining (KWO) method, engage in brainstorming and writing processes, and receive personalized feedback to enhance your writing skills. Each session will introduce new concepts and provide hands-on practice to ensure you are confident and successful in your storytelling...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Bat & The NightingaleIntroduce Key Word Outlining using the Story Sequence Chart Discuss foundational story elements: Characters/Setting, Plot/Conflict, Climax/Resolution Review Unit 1 & 2 Dress ups, Including Quality Adjectives, ly words, Strong Verbs Retell a short story assigned by the teacher in your own wordsWeek 2Lesson 2The City Rat & The Country RatUse the Story Sequence Chart to organize a short story retelling Focus on creating fun, catchy titles Add “ Decorations” to enhance stories - Conversations with Strong Verbs Review Paper FormattingWeek 3Lesson 3The Little Red HenDiscuss themes within a short story Brainstorm ways to change characters and settings while keeping the same theme Improve writing style by imitating favorite authors Add “ Decorations” to enhance stories - Simile and MetaphorWeek 4Lesson 4Student Choice: Composing Your Own Short StoryDiscuss Conflicts Apply all learned concepts to compose a three-paragraph short story using the Story Sequence Chart Add “ Decorations” to enhance stories - Alliteration Receive feedback and revise your story Share your work with peers and provide positive feedback
By the end of this 4-session class, students will have written 4 short stories. They will understand how to organize a story into a story sequence chart and clearly communicate the main elements of a story. They will have learned several "dress-ups" and "decorations" style techniques to enhance their story.
I'm a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience teaching IEW. My passion is to make writing engaging and enjoyable for my students, and I strive to bring creativity and interactivity to every lesson. As a parent of three children, I've had the opportunity to use the IEW program at home and have walked my own kids through the program. This personal experience has given me a unique perspective and deep understanding of the challenges that students and families may face in the writing process. In my classes, I aim to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages students to take risks and develop their own unique voices as writers. I believe that with the right guidance and support, every student has the potential to become a skilled and confident writer. Whether in the classroom or at home, I'm dedicated to making writing a positive and rewarding experience for all students, and I'm excited to share my knowledge and passion with you.
Homework Offered
After each session, the student will have a 3 paragraph paper to write. Each lesson will be accompanied by a corresponding work packet for students. It is recommended that students print out the packet before coming to class. The packet serves as a tool for completing weekly learning assignments. Students have the option to submit their completed assignments through the Outschool platform in the "Teacher" tab for feedback. Participation in-class activities, challenges, and peer reviews will make this a rich experience for students. I desire that each of my students utilize the resources provide for them.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The IEW utilized a checklist method for clearly communicating what is expected for each paper. Students will be encouraged to follow the checklist. Students may turn in their papers for Teacher review and feedback. Grammar and spelling corrections are not focused on but are sometimes addressed. Basic editing should be done by the student and/or parent.Grades Offered
I teach in a systematic step by step format designed to help the most reluctant learner achieve success. I have worked with many students with unique learning needs and my goal is to provide a class that can be adapted as needed.
My Unit 1 & 2 Class teaches the foundational IEW Outline method and is highly recommended for optimal success in the class. Reading level 2-3 grade.
Submitting assignments is optional. If a student desires to submit papers they will need the following. Ability to submit papers via Google Docs. Handwritten papers can be scanned or photographed and uploaded into OS. When student submit papers they must include their KWO and IEW checklist. Before class print the lesson packets provided and bring a writing utensil to class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Submission of papers via google docs is STRONGLY encouraged as it allows me to give the most concise feedback. Please print out packets provided for Lessons 1-3,
People, especially kids are my passion. My goal is to cultivate a love and lifestyle of learning in my students. I have a B.A. from the University of Washington with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. For over 10 years I have been tutoring...
Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class