Writing Based on Modern World History (Grades 5–8)
Friday: 9:00–9:55
Teacher: Onica Kapenga
Description: Using Modern World History as the theme, students will learn how to create and write from outlines while adding style techniques to express their ideas creatively. Writing assignments will include paragraphs, short reports, research reports, stories, writing from pictures, and writing from a prompt.
***This class is on a three-year rotation with Writing Based on Medieval History (2027–2028) and Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion’s Song History (2028–2029).
Class Cost: $270
Books: Institute for Excellence in Writing: Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons, 2nd Edition (Student Edition Only/ISBN: 978-1-62341-331-6)
- Optional Novels to Extend Theme — Teacher will let you know if you need to purchase them.
- Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee Latham
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred D. Taylor
- Number the Stars, by Louis Lowry
- Optional Novels to Extend Theme — Teacher will let you know if you need to purchase them.
Prerequisite: 5th grade reading level and one year of IEW or equivalent writing experience.
Writing: Based on Narnia—The Lion’s Song (Grades 5–8) Not Offered This Year
Teacher: TBD
Description: Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia (The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy) as the theme, students will continue to develop skills learned in grades 3–5 classes and also begin research reports and writing from a prompt. Assignments will beckon students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through their writing lessons.
***This class is on a three-year rotation with Writing: Based on Modern World History and Writing: Based on Medieval History.
Class Cost: $263
Books:
- Institute for Excellence in Writing: Following Narnia: Volume 1, The Lion’s Song Writing Lessons (3rd Edition)
- Student Resource Packet: Free download with purchase of student book or buy Student Resource Package. https://iew.com/shop/products/student-resource-package-packet-and-binder
- Optional Novels to Extend Theme:
- The Magician’s Nephew, by C. S. Lewis
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis
- The Horse and His Boy, by C. S. Lewis
Prerequisite: One year of IEW or equivalent writing experience.
Writing Based on Medieval History (Grades 5–8)
—Not offered this year
Teacher: TBD
Description: Using Medieval History as the theme, students will continue to develop skills learned in grades 3–5 classes and begin research reports and writing from a prompt. We will use FIX IT to review grammar rules, and vocabulary will be extended.
***This class is on a three-year rotation with Writing: Based on Narnia—The Lion’s Song and Writing: Based on Modern World History.
Class Cost: N/A
Books:
- Institute for Excellence in Writing: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, 5th Edition
- Student Resource Packet: Free download with purchase of student book or buy the binder package. https://iew.com/shop/products/student-resource-package-packet-and-binder
Supplies:
- Pencils/Pens/Highlighters (one color acceptable)
- Notebook paper (perforated notebook or filler paper)
- Binder (1.5 or 2 inches preferred)
Prerequisite: One year of IEW or equivalent writing experience.