Advanced IEW Writing
Teacher: Donna Cantu
Grades: 10 - 12
Meets: M/W 9:30 - 10:30
Class Description: This class is designed for the advanced writing student. Previous IEW knowledge is mandatory. Using the advanced stylistic techniques, students will be required to write a 15-20 page research paper with proper MLA footnoting. Using a literary work of their choice, they will be asked to base this research paper on literary criticism. We will learn how to specifically use sources designed for this. Additionally, students will fine tune their creative writing skills using the IEW questioning model as well as Teaching the Classics Socratic Method culminating in writing and publishing their own short story. We will continue our SAT prep by practicing several spontaneous writing prompts in class. An in-depth grammar study will also be implemented. Students will gain an understanding of advanced phrases and clauses (subordinate, infinitive, gerund, etc…) and how to effectively use them in their writing, as well as how to diagram them. A grammar book may be required for this course.
Prerequisites: Beginning/Intermediate IEW or teacher permission
Maximum number of students that you will allow to take this class: 8
Cost per student (numeric only): $60 per month; $10 supply fee per year
Homework: There will be 3-4 hours of homework a week depending on the assignment and level of student. To maximize our learning, students will also be required to present papers to the class.
Supplies that the students should bring to class:
To help prepare you for a rewarding and memorable writing class, I will need each of you to have the following materials with you the first day of class:
1. 3 ring binder (preferable 1 1/2 "- 2")
2. 5 tabbed dividers
3. Loose leaf paper
4. Pen and pencil
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