Overview
Using the IEW themed books, we will learn the necessary tools that will advance students’ writing with note-taking, retelling, dress-ups, sentence openers, and decorations. We will also practice our grammar and learn new vocabulary.
We will meet for an hour of instruction each week for 30 weeks. Moderate homework will be assigned along with extra opportunities for individual encouragement, tutoring, and editing help during office hours when needed.
*Please note – Any of the 3-5 or 5-7 grade themed textbooks listed on the IEW website will easily fit the needs of any 5-8th grader with minor adjustments.
Class Schedule
Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons.
(Contact Cathy Backhaus if you have a preference)
- First day of class: August 27 or 28
- Thanksgiving Break: November 26 or 27
- Last day of first semester: December 10 or 11
- First day of second semester: January 14 or 15
- Winter Break: February 18 or 19
- Spring Break: April 15 or 16
- Last day of class: May 6 or 7
Class Materials
Exact textbook will be decided once students are enrolled.
Laptop, or access to a computer
Notebook/Organizational supplies
Highlighters
Pen and pencil
Email address
Once registered, students will receive a Google Classroom sign-in.
Interested in this class?
The following textbooks will be considered for these Elementary classes.
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
All Things Fun & Fascinating Writing Lessons
Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons
By Lori Verstegen