Frontiers in Writing
This course is taught by Mrs. Kijesky and will be held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Eastern and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Course Fee: $295
Course fee is for a fifteen-week semester. There will be two semesters, one in the fall and one in the spring. For a detailed explanation of fees and policies, see my Terms of Service.
Summary
Using the IEW® method, students learn how to organize their thoughts and express them in writing by systematically adding stylistic techniques at a pace that is appropriate for an elementary student. They will summarize texts and narratives, create their own short stories, and compose formal essays and critiques of literature.
Details
Your learner should already be able to construct simple sentences and have some basic knowledge of a paragraph. Because your learner will be reading some short articles and stories, a good sense of comprehension of grade-level materials will be helpful.
Using the source texts in the Student Book, students will organize information by outlining the IEW® way and discuss grammar and vocabulary through planned activities that foster brainstorming and collaboration. Vocabulary will be reviewed and incorporated into the activities.
Students will be evaluated using the IEW® checklist. Some assignments will be graded and others will only receive my detailed feedback.
Homework
Homework is required for this course. When not in class, students are expected to write rough drafts, have an editor edit their papers, and write or type their final copies.
Supplies
The IEW® Frontiers in Writing Student Book is mandatory for participation. To save on shipping, consider waiting until July to order. IEW® always runs free shipping in celebration of Independence Day.
***The Portable Wall resource is also mandatory for participation.
If you are new to IEW®, you may also want to consider purchasing the Teacher Book as well, but that is not mandatory. The Student Book is really everything you need for this course.
Other materials I recommend are:
Fix-It! Grammar (If you need help deciding on a level, contact me.)
Your child will need a binder with dividers and lined paper. This will be used to keep compositions organized as they work through the writing process.
External Resources
This class will use Google Classroom to store helpful tools, homework help, and assignments. Your child will be turning their homework in here using Google Docs for their final copies.
We will also use Quizlet for vocabulary.
Google Forms may be used to assess understanding and reinforce what is being learned in class.