Beginning IEW Writing - Closed
Teacher: Donna Cantu
Grades: 7 - 12
Meets: T/Th
Class Description: If the thought of having to write a spontaneous paper, a creative paper, or research paper makes your palms sweat…sweat no more. This class is designed to give you a hands-on model that you can apply to any writing assignment you receive! This course will begin with a deep focus on correct grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary which are the foundation of excellent writing. Using the Institute of Excellence in Writing format, students will learn the entire writing process for developing effective essays. Once these skills are mastered, students will apply their knowledge to writing comparison/contrast essays, persuasive essays, as well as exploring literary criticism using spontaneous in class writing assignments which will prepare them for the SAT. Students will develop creative writing skills using the IEW questioning model as well as Teaching the Classics Socratic Method to equip them to write stories from pictures and historical fiction.
This class is designed for students on the beginning/intermediate level but may be tailored to students who would like to be challenged.
Prerequisites: None
Maximum number of students that you will allow to take this class: 12
Cost per student (numeric only): $50 per month
Homework: There will be 1-3 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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