Wednesdays 3:00 – 3:55 PM EST Starts: Aug 21 Ends: Dec 4

IEW Structure and Style method is a comprehensive learning model that utilizes nine structure models and several style techniques to help students become confident and competent writers.

In class, we will read different source texts together and work through the different style and structure techniques. We will utilize activities and games to ensure the students have a strong understanding of the concepts they are learning. Students have the advantage of writing their papers at home, writing their papers at their own pace, and sharing their work with their classmates during class time.

As students share their writing in class, they will have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback while practicing their listening skills and giving feedback.

The classroom will be a fun and supportive place where the students will enjoy learning together. My goal is to help students unlock their potential as writers in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Students will learn the first five units of the Institute for Excellence in Writing Structure and Style technique. 

Weeks 1-4: Units 1 and 2 will introduce making notes and outlines and writing from notes. Students will learn how to create a key word outline and use their own words to write about a source text.

Weeks 5-8: Unit 3 will introduce retelling narrative stories. Students will learn how to write short stories focusing on the key components: characters/setting, conflict, climax/resolution.

Weeks 9-12: Unit 4 will introduce summarizing a reference. Students will learn to summarize information from a single source to write a report.

Weeks 10-15: Unit 5 Writing from Pictures will introduce students to creative writing by using pictures to create their own inventive story.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a required text for this course. Please make sure to purchase the https://iew.com/us-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only