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
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
(Contact Cathy Backhaus if you have a preference. Time slots will be determined with parent input upon enrollment.)
- First day of class: Sept. 1/2
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24/25
- Last day of first semester: December 8/9
- First day of second semester: January 12/13
- Winter Break: February 16/17
- Easter Break: March 23/24
- Last day of class: May 11/12
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