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Adventures in Writing Student Book
SKU
018416
ISBN
9781623414054
Grade 3-5
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$35.00 - Students start by practicing notetaking, narratives, and summarizing
- Students end the 30 lessons with inventive writing
- Develop vocabulary and apply writing style in context
- Grading checklists adapt to individual student needs
Description
This consumable student book includes a scope and sequence, lesson pages (with instructions, source texts, worksheets, and checklists), appendices with suggested literature tie-ins, writing mechanics and sample compositions, and vocabulary lists. Each unit begins with the lesson goals, the 4-day-per-week assignment schedule, while including the lesson’s composition checklist. Vocabulary is practiced weekly through a process of listen, speak, read, write, and think. Vocabulary card, reproducible checklist, and exemplar PDF downloads are available for free with the purchase of this book (download instructions included in text). Consumable, nonreproducible, spiral-bound, 239 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Adventures in Writing Student Book
Explore a wide variety of fascinating subjects in Adventures in Writing! In this theme-based writing curriculum, students write about adventurous topics such as Roman hoplites, tornadoes, Leif Eriksson, and other interesting subjects while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in 3rd grade, these lessons cover seven of the nine IEW Units. Literature suggestions and access to vocabulary cards and other helpful PDF downloads are included. This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.
Category Description for Adventures in Writing (IEW)
The Adventures in Writing program allows students to venture into varied topics pulled from narratives, history, and science as they hone their writing skills. Explore source texts on themes from the Nile to the Colosseum, magnets to dolphins, Leif Eriksson to Roanoke, and more. Students will learn and practice how to write from notes, retell narratives, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, and produce inventive writing. A list of suggested literature helps tie in themes (See Teacher book description for a detailed list). This IEW writing curriculum assumes teachers have learned the methodology of and have access to the IEW program, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, which will be referenced in each unit. The thirty lessons also introduce vocabulary which is practiced regularly, quizzed periodically, ideally incorporated in students’ writing. Students learn words like melodious, colossal, commotion, nutritious, and spacious (with 5 possible quizzes for review). To teach the course, purchase the combo, or individual pieces. For more information, see the individual item descriptions.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-5 |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| ISBN: | 9781623414054 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.3 |
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