Course Description

This class will require daily parent supervision/teaching. We will be teaching with Structure and Style for Students: Year 1, Level B from IEW. 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. Since mastery of structure and style is the purpose of this course, use this program across your own curriculum to fit your child’s individual needs. Students will work through IEW’s Fix It!, Mowgli and Shere Khan, which will make up a complete grammar/editing program.

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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 5 which will serve as a complete grammar/editing program. Students will be assigned sections to edit each week.

High School Credit Options:

• High School English 1: If your student is enrolled in our Literature Discussion/Analysis course in addition to this IEW 3 class,  he or she may pursue an English 1 high school credit with the completion of additional high school level reading and evaluative assignments. NOTE: High school credit for eighth graders often is contingent on the approval of your accountability group and detailed documentation of coursework. See English 1 Suggested Guidelines.
• OR (1 Credit) High School English Composition Elective (Recommended)

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