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 and retelling and re-writing a source text.  We will go over many examples in class, and the children also will have homework to complete each week. For more information about the IEW curriculum, watch a video here: Learn to Think and Write with IEW.  It is REQUIRED that 4th 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 2 Town Mouse and Country Mouse [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.”  A Fix-It Grammar Glossary will be provided to each student and the parent will pay a $3 fee for this resource.

Optional Resource parents may purchase: Fix It Grammar Cards

Homework will vary depending on if your child is signed up for the one day or two day model. See table below for more information.

One Day Model:

Students will come on either Monday or Wednesday and attend IEW writing/grammar as one of their packages of 4 classes. Core IEW and grammar concepts will be taught on class day. During the class hour, the teacher will use a variety of methods such as a powerpoint presentation, in class interactive activities, and guided practice opportunities to teach new concepts. Students will have 3 days of homework to complete at home each week. All compositions will need to be typed.

Homework will be due the following week.

Two Day Model:

Students will come both Monday and Wednesday and attend IEW writing/grammar as one of their package of 4 classes. Monday 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, in interactive class activities, and guided practice opportunities to teach new concepts. On Wednesday, 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. All compositions will need to be typed.

Homework will be due the following Monday.

To be successful in this class:

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

Grades: 4th Grade

Fees: One Day Model: $450 for 4th grade package of 4 classes

Two Day Model: $900 for 4th 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 9 by September 1st.

Parent 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. If you have already taken the IEW parent training, you do not have to take it again unless you feel it would be beneficial to you as you assist your student.

Sections Offered: 4th- Green Cedar (Mondays- One Day Model) 4th- Red Oak (Wednesdays- One Day Model) 4th- Yellow Birch (Mondays & Wednesdays- Two Day Model) 4th- Blue Spruce (Mondays & Wednesdays- Two Day Model)