Location: Folsom
Day & Time: Thursday 1:10-2:20
Grade: 5th-6th
Mentor: Tara Hughes
Email: tara_hughes@icloud.com
 
IEW: Wonders in Writing
 
This course uses the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) “Structure and Style” method to develop strong, organized writing skills. Students will work through all 9 Units of the IEW Structure and Style system, along with stylistic techniques using the EZ+1 principle. Instruction will focus on helping students write clearly structured paragraphs and short compositions with increasing detail and confidence.
 
Students will complete weekly writing assignments ranging from one to five paragraphs. These assignments will be started in class and completed at home, with finished work due at the beginning of each class. Students should be prepared to write regularly throughout the week, and parents should support editing and time management as needed.
 
Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to write organized, multi-paragraph compositions with improved clarity, structure, and style. Students will develop stronger writing habits, increased independence, and confidence in expressing ideas in written form. Students are expected to complete weekly assignments and participate actively in class instruction.
 
Class Activities:
Guided writing instruction, weekly multi-paragraph assignments, stylistic technique practice, and structured writing completed both in class and at home.
 
Materials:
Required materials include the IEW Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Student Book ($35), a 1-inch binder with lined paper (no spiral-bound notebooks), blue or black ink pens, and a yellow highlighter. Weekly homework is required for this class.
 
Prerequisite:
Students must be able to write a paragraph.

All classes are full-year classes. Students enrolled in a Fall Semester class will automatically enroll for the Spring Semester in December to ensure their place in the class. Pricing is per semester.