Intermediate IEW Writing
Teacher: Donna Cantu
Grades: 7 - 12
Meets: T/Th - Closed
Thursday only (still open)
Class Description: Building on the foundation we erected last semester, this class is designed as the next step in the IEW writing series. We will review proper mechanics, dress-ups, and openers used in effective essay writing. I will introduce more advanced stylistic techniques such as dual clausals and triple extensions. An entire unit will be devoted to SAT prep writing which we will practice monthly using spontaneous in class writing prompts. Students will also be writing a 10-15 page research paper using correct MLA form footnoting. Using a literary work of their choice they will be asked to base this research paper on literary criticism. 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.
Prerequisites: Beginning IEW or teacher permission
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 2-4 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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