Instructor: Mave Walter
Email: mave@class-source.com
Course Description from the Institute for Excellence in Writing: "The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6-8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included."
Course Objectives: The student will learn to analyze source texts, construct well-organized essays, incorporate varied sentence structure and vocabulary, and confidently present their writing, all while gaining a deeper understanding of modern history.
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Class Time: Tuesday 12:30PM-1:25PM & Tuesday 1:30PM-2:25PM
Course Duration: Full Year
Required Book(s): Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen-Second Edition-Student Book {ISBN: 978-1-62341-331-6}
Required Materials(s): A three-ring binder with college-lined paper; pen and pencil
Classroom Expectations: I expect eager participation, punctuality, respect for all, and diligence and timeliness in completing assignments.
Grading Policies: 25% attendance and participation and 75% class assignments
Grading Scale:90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 0-59 F