What do crows, peacocks, and bird nest soup have in common? They're just a few of the fun and fascinating things that your student will WANT to write about. Within its 24 lessons (a year's worth) it covers TWSS Units 1-7 (taking notes, summarizing narrative stories, writing from pictures, mini-research report, and creative writing) and several stylistic elements. Teacher prep is non-existent; you only need to read through the lessons with your student and be prepared to be "wowed" by their writing (and, of course, do a little evaluating). Although your student will want to make a final portfolio copy of their writing assignments, all the preliminary work outlines, brainstorming charts, along with checklists are provided in the consumable, 159-page spiral-bound text. Appendices include: banned words & prepositions, substitutes for banned adjectives/verbs, and -ly words. The purchaser may download an optional accompanying teacher e-book from the publisher's website. ~ Janice
All Things Fun & Fascinating
Description
Humorous characters, cunning creatures, and meritorious men of history will captivate 3rd5th graders as they learn to write with structure and style. Moving through Units 17, students will take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays.
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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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-5 |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| ISBN: | 9780980100525 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.925 |