IEW® Theme-Based Writing Lessons:

Writing Smartly Using the IEW® Method

COURSE DETAILS

These 90-minute, 30-week courses, cover Units 1-9 of the IEW® writing method using IEW’s theme-based writing lessons utilizing a multi-sensory, systematic, accumulative, and structured approach.  (Note: Bible Heroes is a 50-minute, 28-week course covering Units 1-5 and 7).  WordWall games and activities will be assigned to help cement concepts taught in a fun and engaging way.

First semester will cover Units 1-5 (Bible Heroes Units 1-3) and second semester will cover Units 6-9 (Bible Heroes Units 4, 5, and 7). We will use Google Classroom for all course communications, assignment submissions, and to access class Zoom links. Attending this course on a computer is required as it is the best way to take advantage of all the options available in Zoom to make our class time the most fun and interactive. Parents are highly encouraged to observe during classroom instruction in order to give as much assistance necessary to ensure your student can be successful.

• Class size: 3 to 10 (Class will be cancelled if fewer than 3 students register)
• Age: 9 – 15 (age is flexible, if you have questions, please contact me)

Scope and Sequence for Online Theme-Based Writing Courses Offered

Class Description

Since the IEW® writing method works towards mastery, this class is ideal for new students and seasoned IEW® students. Repetition of the concepts taught is what helps writing become automatic. Classes will be taught using the I Do, We Do, You Do teaching style. Using a multi-sensory, systematic, accumulative, and structured approach makes this course ideal for students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. Graphic organizers and other helpful tips and tricks will assist students in mastery of the IEW® method. We will learn songs, play games, encourage one another, give helpful suggestions, and work together as a group to create key word outlines, well-constructed sentences, and paragraphs.

Homework

While homework is assigned and highly recommended, it will be up to the parent to check all work produced by their student. All students’ composed work will be read and evaluated as either complete or incomplete. Complete means all required checklist items for the writing assignment are present, incomplete means that the submitted paper is missing something from the checklist. Parents may choose to assign a grade to their student’s completed assignments using the point system found on each assignment’s checklist. There will be weekly homework including vocabulary, composing one to three paragraphs from a keyword outline, editing, and producing a final draft using a simplified MLA format, which will be taught in class. For IEW’s philosophy on grading, you can read more here.

Price / Refund Policy / Discount

$20 per week / $300 per semester (Bible Heroes $12 per week / $168 per semester)

A full refund will be issued for any reason up until to seven days before class starts after which time no refund will be granted. Example: Class starts Wednesday, April 27th. Refunds will be granted until Tuesday, April 19th at 11:59 pm Central. ACH bank payment is greatly appreciated!

A 5% discount is given for families who register more than one sibling from the same household. Use discount code: Siblings5 NOTE: If this discount code is used when registering only one student, the registration will be cancelled.

“Wendy is a very patient and kind teacher. I love the enthusiasm she brings to every class.” -O. Reyes

“I wanted to thank you for all your organizational ideas and writing techniques. P. has a Nonverbal Learning Disorder and it has been exciting to watch his writing improve over the semester!” -N. Bray