Suppose your junior or senior high student has been through Level B or C of the Student Writing Intensive (SWI) seminar and has a good understanding of howto write a paragraph using topic and clincher sentences. He may even have a little bit of experience with essay writing but you feel he needs more instruction and practice with essays. This course is for you! Focusing specifically on the structure and content of essay writing, it's an extension and refinement of IEW's Unit VIII (on the formal essay). Utilizing a four-step teaching strategy which includes preliminary instruction, modeling,practice with help, and "on your own" work, this ten-week course by Lesha Myers takes the student step-by-step through the essay-writing process.Teaching units include thesis statements, essay organization, transitions,introductions, and conclusions and end with descriptive and persuasive essay practice. The course book includes student pages with instruction written directly to the student and teacher pages that include helps (grading and schedules) and unit by unit lesson plans.
IEW Elegant Essay Teacher & Student Combo Set
Description
Help your students become confident essay writers as they delve into the details of the essay-writing process. From thesis statements to transitions, introductions, and conclusions, students will learn the building blocks of a well-crafted essay.
The Elegant Essay from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is a focused 10-week writing course designed to help middle and high school students master the art of analytical essay writing. Developed by Lesha Myers, this program serves as an excellent extension and refinement of IEW’s formal essay unit, guiding students who already understand basic paragraph structure into confident, well-organized essay composition.
Using a clear four-step teaching approach — preliminary instruction, modeling, guided practice, and independent work — the course takes students step-by-step through the elements of strong essays.
Key Curriculum Features:
- In-depth instruction on thesis statements, essay organization, transitions, introductions, and conclusions
- Practice writing both descriptive and persuasive essays
- Four-step teaching strategy that builds skills progressively
- Designed as a bridge for students ready to move beyond basic paragraphs into more complex analytical writing
- Interactive lessons that work well in both homeschool and co-op settings
- Approximately 10 weeks of focused study
Program Components:
- Student Book: Student pages, note-taking space, and assignments
- Teacher’s Manual: Detailed teaching guidance, schedules, methods, and additional support for co-ops
- Available individually or as a convenient package
Important Notes:
- Both the Student Book and Teacher’s Manual are required to complete the course successfully.
- Best suited for students who are already familiar with IEW’s Teaching Writing Structure and Style® methodology.
- Ideal for students who have completed Level B or C of Structure and Style for Students (or equivalent) and are ready for deeper essay work.
- Components can be purchased individually or together.
The Elegant Essay is a practical, targeted resource for developing strong analytical writing skills. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking focused instruction that helps students produce clear, well-structured, and persuasive essays with confidence.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| ISBN: | 9781623410957 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.65 |