2022-2023
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum
Build a strong foundation in writing.
Writing effectively requires laying sturdy groundwork. Students who lack experience or struggle with writing may find it helpful to review and re-build foundational skills and concepts. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum helps students practice core skills in order to build toward confidence and competency in writing.
All IEW classes are appropriate for homeschool, private, and public school students.
All courses are taught by Dawn Bertrand, licensed teacher and certified IEW instructor. Dawn has the experience and passion to reach students with the IEW methodology and lead them toward writing excellence!
IEW classes meet in person only. No virtual option is available.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 1A
FULL
This class is for upper elementary students (sixth-seventh graders) who are just beginning their writing careers. Using the Level A course from the Institute for Excellence in Writing, the instructor will guide students through the basic structure of the core types of writing and get students on a path of confidence and proficiency. The course starts with the foundations of writing and builds gradually towards more independence, creativity, and sophistication. Through extensive modeling and guided practice, students learn to organize and express their ideas clearly and effectively, setting them on a course for lifelong competency.
In this course, students learn the following structural models:
- note taking
- paragraph writing
- story writing
- simple report writing
- writing from pictures
- research reports
- creative writing
**Please note- Students in Level 1A may be assigned homework regularly.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 2A binder ($35).
IEW-SSS 2A will meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 2A
FULL
This class is for upper elementary students (seventh-eighth graders) who are just beginning their writing careers. Using the Level A course from the Institute for Excellence in Writing, the instructor will guide students through the basic structure of the core types of writing and get students on a path of confidence and proficiency. The course starts with the foundations of writing and builds gradually towards more independence, creativity, and sophistication. Through extensive modeling and guided practice, students learn to organize and express their ideas clearly and effectively, setting them on a course for lifelong competency.
In this course, students learn the following structural models:
- note taking
- paragraph writing
- story writing
- simple report writing
- writing from pictures
- research reports
- creative writing
**Please note- Students in Level 2A may be assigned homework regularly.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 2A binder ($35).
IEW-SSS 2A will meet Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 1B
FULL
SSS 1B is a course for students in middle school (eighth-ninth grade) just starting their writing careers. Younger students who have completed SWI-A OR SICC-A OR SSS 2A may also transition into SSS 1B.
In this course, students will learn to do the following:
-note taking, outlining, writing summaries
-use a variety of stylistic techniques including sophisticated vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and grammar
- retell narrative stories and write from pictures (creative writing)
- write research reports from multiple sources
- write formal essays
- write story and poetry critiques
- edit their work for grammar, syntax, and usage
**Please note- Students in Level 1B will be assigned homework regularly.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 1B binder ($35).
IEW-SSS 1B will meet Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 pm.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 2B
ONE SPOT LEFT
This class is for middle school students (ninth-tenth grade) who have successfully completed Level 1B. This class will build on the skills learned in 1B as outlined above.
**Please note- Students in Level 2B will be assigned homework regularly.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 2B binder ($35).
There are two sections of IEW SSS 1B:
Mondays 3:30-5:00
OR
Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 1C
FULL
SSS 1C is a course for students in high school (tenth-twelfth grade) who have never taken IEW classes and for those who would benefit from a very structured and modeled writing curriculum. Younger students who have completed SWI-B OR SICC-B OR SSS 2B may also transition into SSS 1C.
In this course, students will learn to do the following:
-note taking, outlining, writing summaries
-use a variety of stylistic techniques including sophisticated vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and grammar
- retell narrative stories and write from pictures (creative writing)
- write research reports from multiple sources
- learn MLA format
- write formal essays
- write story, poetry, book and movie critiques
- edit their work for grammar, syntax, and usage
****Please note- Level 1C is a rigorous course requiring much writing and homework. Students must be prepared to commit to the course load.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 1C binder ($35).
IEW SSS 1C Class will meet Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm.
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level 2C
CANCELED
This class is for high school students (tenth-twelfth grade) who have successfully completed Level 1C. This class will build on the skills learned in 1C which can be found in the listing above.
****Please note- Level 2C is a rigorous course requiring much writing and homework. Students must be prepared to commit to the course load.
Class sizes are limited to six students, so register early.
Tuition is $700 for thirty 90-minute classes.
Participation requires the IEW Level SSS 2B binder ($35).
IEW SSS 2C Class will meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm.
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