CLASS #3 (Beginning IEW) — IEW Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales   CLASS DESCRIPTION: Writing with Structure & Style: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons   In this year-long course, students will develop the skills they need to become compelling and confident writers. Students will delve into dozens of delightful tales as they learn the principles of writing using IEW’s theme-based text Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons.   The class format will include lecture, discussion and reading, audio/visual teaching aids, and peer interaction/feedback. A year-long syllabus will be provided to ensure open communication and clear expectations between all parties: student/parents/tutor.    Required Text: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons ($35; available from iew.com)   Contact Melanie Brake at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to be placed on the temporary class roster.   This class is best suited for students in the upper elementary and lower middle grades who have little to no IEW experience. As with all IEW-based classes, however, the student’s reading and writing level is the primary consideration. I am happy to discuss placement with you.        

    CLASS DESCRIPTION: Writing with Structure & Style: Following Narnia, Volume 2: Aslan’s Country   In this year-long course, students will develop the skills they need to become compelling and confident writers. Using the principles established by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will journey through the latter four novels of The Chronicles of Narnia series: Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle using IEW’s theme-based text Following Narnia, Volume 2: Aslan’s Country.    The class format will include lecture, discussion and reading, audio/visual teaching aids, and peer interaction/feedback. A year-long syllabus will be provided to ensure open communication and clear expectations between all parties: student/parents/tutor.    Required Text: Following Narnia, Volume 2: Aslan’s Country ($35; available from iew.com)   Contact Melanie Brake at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to be placed on the temporary class roster.   *This class is best suited for experienced IEW students in the upper middle grades and high school. However, as with all IEW-based classes, the student’s reading and writing level is the primary consideration. I am happy to discuss placement with you.    

    CLASS DESCRIPTION: Writing with Structure & Style: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons   In this year-long course, students will develop the skills they need to become compelling and confident writers. Using the principles established by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will adventure through the middle ages—knights, vikings, castles, and more—using IEW’s theme-based text Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons.   The class format will include lecture, discussion and reading, audio/visual teaching aids, and peer interaction/feedback. A year-long syllabus will be provided to ensure open communication and clear expectations between all parties: student/parents/tutor.    Required Text: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons ($35; available from iew.com)   Contact Melanie Brake at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to be placed on the temporary class roster.   *This class is best suited for students in grades 6-8 who have some prior experience with IEW. As with all IEW-based classes, however, the student’s reading and writing level is the primary consideration. I am happy to discuss placement with you.