IEW Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons in Structure & Style

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.

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