Course Description

IEW 3 is a high school level writing class and is meant to be a transition from IEW to high-school and college English and composition classes. This class will still require daily parent supervision/teaching. We will be teaching from the Structure and Style for Students Year 2 Level C [Binder & Student Packet]. This course will pick up where our IEW2 class leaves off.

Students will be working on grammar/usage, MLA format, and other elements of composition throughout the year. Students will complete major compositions including an expanded essay and Super Essay involving research skills. Research has shown that if our students can write well by the end of junior high, then they will be more successful in all areas of high school work.

Additionally, students will work through the editing portion of IEW’s Fix It!, Book 6 which will serve as a complete grammar/editing program. Students will be assigned sections to edit each week.

High School Credit Options:

• (1 Credit) High School English Composition Elective (Recommended)

• 8th Grade students enrolled in UHC Literature Discussion and Analysis in addition to this class may pursue an English 1 high school credit with the completion of additional HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL reading assignments. 8th Graders pursuing this option must be academically mature with teaching parents developing, teaching, and implementing additional high school level course work. See suggested guidelines.

NOTE: High school credit for 8th graders is contingent on the approval of the your accountability association and detailed documentation of coursework.

To be successful in this class:

Students will be expected to take notes in class and will have daily writing assignments at home, most of which will be components of long-term essays laid out in a day-by-day schedule. Students will work with greater independence than in previous IEW classes, but daily parental involvement still is necessary for success in the class. Parents are required to edit papers with students as well as sign the checklist indicating their involvement throughout the week.

Grades: 8th Grade

Fees: $195 per year, plus $3 Curriculum/Material Fee

Prerequisites:

Student must have completed IEW Level 2 at UHC. Parents must attend the summer UHC Parent/Teacher Training for IEW.  IEW parent training is a mandatory requirement if you have a student enrolled in an IEW class.

Course Credit: See High School Credit Options

Sections Offered: 3rd or 4th Hour (Mondays) - Rowland