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Bible-Based Writing Lessons Teacher/Student Combo
SKU
003141
ISBN
9781623413170
Grade 6-12
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
Conceptual/Topical
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$55.00 
Description
Using Bible stories (actual passages from Scripture) as source texts, this series of writing lessons has been revised and expanded in its 2019 edition. Previous editions could be used for multiple grade levels, but these are targeting B (6-8) and C (9-12) level students. There are 31 lessons which cover all nine units of the IEW writing system. Lessons follow a pattern: goals, a day-by-day assignment schedule, literature suggestions, and either instructional material or review. The course is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing Structure & Style (TWSS) view course. Suggested literature selections are: Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, Bronze Bow, Yearling, Christmas Carol, Up from Slavery, Magician's Nephew, Escape from Warsaw, Joan of Arc, Carry On: Mr. Bowditch, and Trojan War/Odysseus (Padraic Colum). The Teacher Manual provides reduced copies of the student pages with teaching notes around the edges. There is a complete scope and sequence which includes the literature suggestions. Sample key word outlines are provided but the TM should not be considered an answer key. The samples are just to give you an idea of what to expect. The Student Book provides detailed lessons, all source texts, blank outlines, checklists, vocabulary cards, and grammar helps. The text also features a few simple pen and ink illustrations. Vocabulary cards (to be cut out/apart) are printed four to a page on blue cardstock. The front side features the word and a line art drawing depicting the word. The back side includes the definition and the sentence using the word from a source text. Other appendices include a sheet showing modified MLA format, the suggested literature list, a critique thesaurus, and an overview of vocabulary words and the lessons they are taken from in the student text.Each student needs a copy of the Student Resource Packet which is available from the publisher as a free download. Instructions for accessing this download are included in both the TM and the Student Book. For those who prefer a hard copy, we sell the Student Resource Packet either with a binder (#068562) or as a spiral-bound book (#054172).
Publisher's Description of Bible-Based Writing Lessons Teacher/Student Combo
This collection of writing lessons provides an incredible opportunity to increase your students' understanding of Scripture as they improve their writing abilities. Working through all of IEW's nine units—and beyond, these writing lessons use actual passages from Scripture as source texts. Andrew's introduction to Theme-Based Writing Lessons.
Lessons teach students to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more, giving them a deeper understanding and in turn helping them communicate the timeless truth of God's Word. This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students with previous IEW experience and reading comprehension at grades 6–8+. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.
This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course. Note: The Student Resource Packet is a necessary component of this course. Information on downloading as an e-book is provided on the copyright page.
Category Description for Theme-Based Writing Lessons (Iew)
Based on specific topics or on events in history, these sets of writing lessons (same grade-range levels as the SSS) offer comprehensive, almost scripted instruction. All necessary source texts have been developed for busy parents and teachers like you. An IEW veteran and aficionado myself, I couldn't conceive of anything more complete than what is provided here. Each lesson offers comprehensive (just short of totally scripted) instruction. All necessary source texts are provided and are reproducible for one parent/one homeschool. Clear assignments (sometimes differentiated between levels) along with a checklist to aid both the student in preparation and the parent in grading. These are also designed to be used by the student to work on throughout the week. Based on specific topics or events in various segments of history, the lessons include grammar exercises, vocabulary development, quizzes, and games for review and reinforcement - along with the writing instruction, of course.
In all lessons students are encouraged to polish their final draft perhaps even adding illustrations. At the end of each course the student will have a personal portfolio collection of poems, stories, reports, essays and research papers. Lessons are taught at the beginning of each week allowing the rest of the week for students to complete the assignment which they should be able to do on their own. Teacher preparation is minimal. (Do I hear an emphatic "Yes!"?)
The courses are targeting a progressively more competent student with the assumption that students are working through the courses according to suggested grade levels. Therefore, there is an increasing complexity to the instructions, expectations, and assignments. Accordingly, teachers are encouraged to be flexible with plans. The beginning writer may need to spend more than the suggested week on difficult lessons or omit some of the grammar. Mature students may move more quickly to allow time for additional research writing and/or more creative essay writing.
Many of these courses can be used equally well within a homeschool with several different aged students and all can be used in a co-op/support school setting with more grade-specific groupings of students. It's assumed that parents/teachers have completed Teaching Writing Structure & Style (TWSS), IEW's DVD seminar for parents and teachers.
Some courses have both a Teacher and a Student Book. In these courses, instruction for the teacher is more extensive and both books are necessary as the course is designed to be interactive between the teacher and student. Teachers should plan to read over the lessons with the students and help as necessary, especially with outlining and brainstorming. A roll of tickets (available at office supply stores) is optional but very useful for encouragement and motivation. ~ Janice
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| Author: | Andrew Pudewa, James B. Webste |
| Grades: | 6-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781623413170 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.65 |
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