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Description
It's perfect! If you've ever wondered what an early elementary version of IEWs Structure and Style writing lessons might look like, wonder no longer. It's here! And, it's everything I might have wished for. The Community, People and Places theme provides a wealth of interesting stories for beginning writers. Structure and Style Units 1-5 and 7 are covered in an age/grade appropriate manner incorporating games and vocabulary cards. Students produce paragraphs, stories, reports, and creative writing. There are 28 lessons and you could cover these in one year in either first or second grade or spread the lessons out over both years.
This book is sensibly organized with a reproducible (for students in a single family) Student Book and an accompanying Teacher's Manual that can either be downloaded (free) from the publisher's website or purchased. The Student Book provides instructional information, source texts, space for completing all assignments, and checklists for each lesson. Vocabulary instruction starts with week 4. Appendices include wordlists, game pieces, and vocabulary cards (printed on colored cardstock). The Teacher Manual has reduced copies of student pages with teaching helps "around the edges". Introductory course information and a Scope and Sequence are found in both books. You will need some additional supplies: 3-ring binder, file folders envelopes or ziplock bags (for storing game pieces), and craft supplies. Additional free downloads include the required Student Resource Packet and writing checklists.
Lessons are a very gentle introduction to IEW's units and could be adapted for older students if desired. Since reading and handwriting skills are still being developed, teachers should plan to do all the writing for the beginning outlines and paragraphs. Students can then copy them. Teachers should also plan to help students as much as is needed. The focus is on modeling. Concepts don't have to be mastered this first time around; they'll be covered again in later IEW writing courses. Student book - 251 pg, spiral-bound. Teacher Manual - 239 pg, spiral-bound. ~ Janice
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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
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
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.