Includes Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary

This 30-week class is built on the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). This is the first step in becoming an excellent writer. Learning and implementing the writing skills taught in this highly effective curriculum will prepare elementary-age students with writing skills that provide foundational writing performance within a concrete set of expectations. IEW offers a system that provides concrete evaluation and measurable achievement. Your student will develop competency, independence, and creativity within logical boundaries that will be built upon during the course. Writing concepts will be introduced one at a time and each concept will be modeled extensively. In every composition, they will be required to use the new technique along with previously learned techniques. Thus, students learn at a pace comfortable for them but requiring advances for each composition. Students will learn to create an outline, write from the outline, take notes, summarize narrative stories, write 3 paragraph stories, and write from pictures. This class provides a structured approach to unleashing creativity and building communication skills. IEW builds a strong foundation without overwhelming students or doing too much too fast. This course will help your child develop writing skills that will last a lifetime. (To view the writing book we will use visit https://iew.com/shop/products/wonders-science-writing-lessons-student-book-only )

For grammar, students will use the story Nose Tree to learn to hunt for and correct errors in passages as we cumulatively read the story. Vocabulary words will come from both Wonders of Science and Nose Tree lessons. A vocabulary quiz consisting of approximately 6-10 words will be given each week. (To view the grammar book we will use visit https://iew.com/shop/products/fix-it%E2%84%A2-grammar-level-1-nose-tree-student-book )

The class will include a weekly at-home writing assignment (both rough draft and final draft) consisting of 1 – 3 paragraphs that must be typed and printed, with the teacher editing and grading the final draft.

Required materials: (you have the choice of purchasing the books on your own or I can order them for you – prices are listed under supply fees)

• Wonders of Science Writing Lessons

• Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree

• Internet access, computer, and printer (all final drafts must be typed and printed to turn in to class)

• Access to Schoology – this is where assignments and grades will be posted

Class homework requirements: weekly at-home writing assignment (both rough draft and final draft) consisting of 1 – 3 paragraphs that must be typed and printed, with the teacher editing and grading the final draft. Studying 6-10 vocabulary words for a weekly quiz.

Wednesday

Time: 10:45-12:15
Grades: 4-7
Cost: $380
Supply Fee: $40 (if you purchase textbooks on your own) $105 (if I purchase the textbooks for you)
Tutor: Jill Knight