2024-2025 School Year

3rd Grade IEW SPT

Course Description

This class will introduce some of the core writing concepts that are taught in the upper level IEW classes at co-op. A primary concept covered is key word outlines. We will go over many examples in class, and the children also will have homework each week. For more information about the IEW curriculum, watch a video here: Learn to Think and Write with IEW.

It is highly recommended that 3rd grade students type their compositions instead of hand writing them.
Additionally, we will work on editing and grammar skills using the IEW Fix-It program, Fix It!™ Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree [Student Book]. Teachers will introduce new concepts each week, and parents will complete the grammar and editing assignments with their students at home each week. Parents may need guidance working through the Fix It curriculum at home, and if so will need to purchase the teacher’s manual. To learn more about this unique grammar and editing program please watch “How IEW’s Fix It! Grammar Program Works.”

Two Day Model:

Students will come both Tuesday and Thursday and attend IEW writing/grammar as one of their package of 4 classes. Tuesday will be when most of the core concepts are taught and delivered. During the class hour, the teacher will use a variety of methods such as a powerpoint presentation, interactive class activities, and guided practice opportunities to teach new concepts. On Thursday, students will be able to receive more guided practice on IEW and grammar concepts and engage in additional interactive activities to review and reinforce the concepts for the week. They will also complete all grammar Fix-It sentences in class. Students will have 2 days of homework to complete at home each week.

Homework will be due the following Tuesday.  See the chart below for homework examples.

To be successful in this class:

Listen and participate in class, complete assigned work on time, and follow instructions.

Grades: 3rd Grade

Fees: Two Day Model: $900 for 3rd grade package of 4 classes

Plus the following fees:
-$140 enrollment fee per child
-$70 security fee per family
-$10 per student portrait/ID fee
- $3 Fix-It Grammar Glossary Fee
- $30 Textbook Fee

Prerequisites:

Must be 8 by September 1st. Parent must attend the summer UHC Parent/Teacher Training for IEW.

Sections Offered: Blue Jays Red Cardinals

Required Materials

Parent Text:

Student Texts:

  • Fix It!™ Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree [Student Book]
  • Student Workbook: All Things Fun & Fascinating- Writing Lessons in Structure and Style, will be provided to all students by UHC and is covered in the IEW $30 Textbook Fee that is due at enrollment.
  • IEW’s Copyright Policy states: The purchaser may copy this Student Book for use by multiple children within his or her immediate family. Each family must purchase its own Student Book.  If you would like to re-use this student text for subsequent students, please make sure to make copies of the consumable pages your student will need to write on.

Other Materials:

Each class has a supply list of required materials parents must purchase and send to class with their student. Find your student’s supply list by looking below for your student’s teacher and class section.

Homework Table Examples:

The following table is just an example meant to help you understand in class and homework assignments. The assignments listed below are a general representation and not from a specific teacher.

Concepts Tuesday at UHC Day 1 HW Thursday at UHC Day 2 HW
IEW Unit II-

Students will learn about stories with morals.

Students will learn about action verbs

Powerpoint presentation introducing stories with morals and learning about subjects and action verbs.

Play charades to act out action verbs.

Complete KWO together.

Fix it Days 1 and 2 done together in class.

Work on the rough draft of the assigned one paragraph from KWO.

Have a parent help you go over your rough draft and make sure all of the items on the checklist are included.

Model how to retell a story using the KWO.

Mini-lesson on how to insert and mark IEW dress ups into sentences.

Grammar lesson with focus on verbs.

Fix it Days 3 and 4 done together in class.

 

Type final draft of paper and staple to the checklist. Put it in your blue folder to turn in!
Bring to class.

 

Blue Jays

Meet Kristen Crispen

Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Florida Southwestern

Teaching Experience: 

  • 4th Grade teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
  • Resource Teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
  • VipKid ESL teacher for 6 years

Certifications:

  • Certified to teach in Florida
  • Reading Endorsement
  • ESOL Endorsement

UHC Courses taught: 3rd Grade Geography, IEW 3rd Grade

Began teaching at UHC in 2023

Red Cardinals

Meet Kristen Crispen

Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Florida Southwestern

Teaching Experience: 

  • 4th Grade teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
  • Resource Teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
  • VipKid ESL teacher for 6 years

Certifications:

  • Certified to teach in Florida
  • Reading Endorsement
  • ESOL Endorsement

UHC Courses taught: 3rd Grade Geography, IEW 3rd Grade

Began teaching at UHC in 2023