Using Bible stories (actual passages from Scripture) as source texts, this series of writing lessons has been revised and expanded in its 2019 edition. 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, and grammar helps. The text also features a few simple pen and ink illustrations. Appendix material includes 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).
IEW Bible-Based Writing Lessons Teacher/Student Combo
Description
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.
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 9–12. Literature suggestions and access to vocabulary cards and other helpful PDF downloads are included.
This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style video course.
Writing Across the Curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is a collection of theme-based writing courses that seamlessly integrate the Structure and Style method with subjects such as history, science, and literature. These ready-to-use lessons deepen content understanding while developing strong organizational and stylistic writing skills.
Designed for busy parents and teachers, each course provides comprehensive, nearly scripted instruction, all necessary source texts, clear assignments, and composition checklists. Students progress through the nine structural units of the Structure and Style method while producing a polished portfolio of poems, stories, reports, essays, and research papers. Parents and teachers should complete the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® seminar before using Writing Across the Curriculum.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Theme-based lessons that combine writing instruction with history, science, or literature topics
- Moves students through the nine structural units of Structure and Style
- Includes grammar exercises, vocabulary development, quizzes, and review games
- Clear weekly assignments with checklists for both student prep and parent grading
- Differentiated options for varying student ability levels
- Encourages students to polish final drafts and create a personal writing portfolio
- Flexible for single students, multi-age families, or co-op settings
Program Components:
- Teacher’s Manual: Detailed lesson plans, teaching notes, and guidance
- Student Book: Source texts, model charts, assignments, and checklists
- Available individually or as convenient Teacher/Student Combo Sets
Important Notes:
- Instructors should complete the Teaching Writing Structure and Style® seminar before using these courses.
- Unlike most IEW programs, Writing Across the Curriculum is fully book-based (no video instruction).
- Three levels (A, B, and C) are used rather than strict grade levels — choose any theme that fits your student’s interests or curriculum focus.
- Source texts are reproducible for use within a single family.
- Teacher preparation is minimal; lessons are taught at the beginning of the week, with students completing most of the work independently.
Writing Across the Curriculum stands out for its thorough preparation, interdisciplinary approach, and ability to develop both content knowledge and excellent writing skills. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking ready-made, high-quality writing lessons that fit seamlessly into their existing studies.
Browse all Writing Across the Curriculum resources and sets below!
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| Author: | Andrew Pudewa, James B. Webste |
| ISBN: | 9781623413170 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.1 |