Elementary Electives

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Elective Classes

Elementary elective classes are 1-day classes. Students will either Mondays or Wednesdays depending on class enrolled in.
Each class has a description, supply list and/or supply fee listed.
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE AGES EACH CLASS IS OFFERED FOR.

5th Hour Elective Classes

6th Hour Elective Classes

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 2nd Grade

Class Description:

Travel the globe while you explore the amazing world of scaly, slithering, and swimming creatures as a family! There will be exciting activities (including a gel frog dissection!) to immerse students in the lives, characteristics, and ecosystems of these unusual animals.

Teacher: Sarah Mullins

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Reptiles, Amphibians & Fish, Oh My!

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 3rd Grade

Class Description:

Playful Pioneers is an explorative literature and projects based class, built around The Little House on the Prairie series. Throughout this class, we will cover: Bible, reading, discussion, narration, science, history, map work, art, poetry, and practical life skills, which will all flow from chapters that we read in these beloved books. Each week will involve making either a coordinating craft or a selection from The Playful Pioneers cookbook. Lots of fun will be had, while we focus on hands-on learning.

Teacher: Melissa Davis

Supplies Needed:

- Provided - We will be making all sorts of interesting foods and projects, for which all will be purchased with the associated fee. I’ll also provide a folder for each child to keep all of their papers/projects in until the end of the semester and a classroom supply of crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, etc. All supplies will be provided, using supply fee.

School Year Supply Fee: $60 paid directly to the Tutor

Playful Pioneers

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 5th Grade

Class Description:

Students will practice strong rhythmic skills, physical coordination, and listening skills while learning to play the bells. Students will learn the basics of music-reading (direction, reading lines and spaces) and provide young children with an active way to play and make music together.

Teacher: Katie Acuna

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $30 paid directly to Tutor for handbells and music books

Handbell Choir

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

This is a beginner ukulele class for 5th and younger. We will learn basic chords and rhythm patterns. We then move on to playing songs and have fun learning about musical concepts that apply to all musical instruments. Most of the school year will be dedicated to playing sing-along songs and having fun enjoying the music they are making. This class was created to possibly making an easy transition to the guitar class.

Teacher: Sheldon Clark

Supplies Needed:

- Ukulele & Bag/Case

- a clip-on tuner

School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Ukulele

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

We will work on basics of correct posture, finger techniques, sound production, bowings, vibrato, shifting to higher positions, note reading, playing in a group and everything else needed for playing the violin.

Teacher: Elana Gavrilov

Supplies Needed:

- Violin and bow

- 1/2 inch ring binder

- clear pockets for storing the music

School Year Supply Fee: $20 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Violin

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 3rd Grade

Class Description:

Get ready to launch into hyperdrive at Time Lab Science and Crafts where we’ll discover Jesus from eternity past to eternity future! We’ll have a blast uncovering the truth about him through His Word! You won’t want to miss a nanosecond of the fun. This class includes Science crafts and experiments to go along with each lesson.

Teacher: Katie Acuna

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $25 paid directly to Tutor

Time Lab Science & Crafts

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 5th - 7th Grade

Class Description:

This class provides students with the opportunity to learn a variety of games, sports, and sport related movements as well as health and fitness education. Focus is on sportsmanship during fitness and sport activities. Get ready for fun and exercise!

Teacher: Tricia Dillon

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing & Shoes

School Year Supply Fee: $0

P.E.

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Build to Launch: Lego and Space Exploration Artemis I Mission to the Moon Put yourself in the shoes of NASA engineers, scientists, and astronauts as you explore the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis I mission. We will: • Make discoveries in math, science, literacy, social studies, design & technology. (STEAM) • Use critical thinking and creativity skills. • Build things from the ‘ground up’ and a chance to showcase their talents and inspire their peers. • Focus on creative storytelling. • Discover the world of Circuit Cubes. • Model, build, and draw diagrams of electric circuits. • Learn skills which lead to success and increase self-confidence.

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Supplies Needed:

- 3 prong folder (plastic cover sleeve would be nice but not necessary) or small 3 ring notebook

- 10 sheets of notebook paper

- colored pencils

- 3 pencils

- scissors

- stick glue

- 2 expo markers

**please label with students name and put in a zipper pencil holder and insert into your folder/notebook

School Year Supply Fee: $30 paid directly to Tutor

Lego Quest

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 2nd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

This class is for students who have completed the ukulele class in the previous school year. Building on the basic skills we learned in ukulele, we will learn chords and chord progressions that lead to playing full songs. The primary goal of this class is to teach each student proper playing through proper practice and the joy of music by reaching smaller goals (wins) and ultimately bigger goals (playing a full song).

Teacher: Sheldon Clark

Supplies Needed:

- 3/4 size acoustic guitar and bag (case)
- clip on tuner
- Capo

School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Guitar

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 2nd Grade

Class Description:

Students will learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment. We will incorporate songs, games, activities and much more to build a foundation for students to communicate in Spanish!

Teacher: Karen Crespo (Monday);

Johanna Feamster (Wednesday)

Supplies Needed:

- pencils

- crayons

- 1 ½" binder

School Year Supply Fee: $20 paid directly to Tutor

Intro to Spanish

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

This class will study oceans, tides, coral reefs, marine life, fish, sharks, marine mammals, marine birds and ocean exploration. We will also be doing a shark dissection.

Teacher: Sarah Mullins

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Marine Biology

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

Bjj (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)takes pleasure in being regarded as the “gentle art,” enabling a smaller and weaker person to defend himself against a larger opponent by using leverage and submissions (chokes and locks).

The form of training that is offered will be unique in that all of the skills are entirely defensive and do not include any strikes. Students will learn to protect themselves if they are assaulted, as well as how to defuse the danger and regain control. They will develop problem solving skills and prepare to face many problems and obstacles in everyday life, such as dealing with a bully. As a result, it will instill in your child the character traits that will lead to success in many aspects of life.
Jiu Jitsu employs concepts such as reaction, leverage, and base. Students learn to utilize an opponent’s strength to their advantage rather than struggling against it.
It promotes a greater sense of body awareness and coordination, which leads to increased confidence and inner discipline. Kids not only learn self defense effectively, but they also improve their kinesthetic abilities, allowing them to thrive in any other sport in which they participate.
The bulk of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class time is spent working with partners and practicing moves. This constant close contact enables practitioners to instill the natural phenomenon of body action and reaction to leverage and balance in an interactive manner, rather than individual repetitive moves in theoretical situations. Kids learn to read and anticipate their opponents’ moves, and then respond accordingly. They are continuously exposed to the dynamic, and it gets hard wired into their body’s memory.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, on the other hand, offers an added benefit: mental toughness. Bjj is a physical chess game in which you are always planning your next move in response to your opponent. Physical contact with other people, a sense of belongingness, goal setting and accomplishment, and confidence gained from learning and performing new skills all contribute to the development of mental toughness.

Teacher: Kayla DeMoss

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

School Year Supply Fee: $0

Advanced JuiJitsu

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

A general survey of many styles of martial arts. No prior experience necessary. We will cover many styles such as Tae Kwon Do, Arnis/ Kombaton, Karate, Tai Chi Gung, and some of the many weapons associated with these arts. Students will learn movements from these styles, kicking, punching, evading, breathwork, and focus.

Teacher: Andrew Storie

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

School Year Supply Fee: $12 paid directly to Tutor

Martial Arts in Motion

Days Offered: Monday (1st - 2nd Grade) & Wednesday (3rd - 5th Grade)

Ages Offered: Monday (1st - 2nd Grade) & Wednesday (3rd - 5th Grade)

Class Description:

In this class we will focus on many famous composers and classical artists. We will discuss their most famous pieces and the instruments and theories used in creating them. We will learn some classical folk songs such as "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and "Skip to My Lou". We will include composers like Franz Joseph Hayden and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We will discuss music theory including musical notes and keeping time and beat. We will also spend time learning how to play the recorder. For our classical art portion we will look into post impressionists, impressionist techniques, and artists that used them. Some of these incluse Roudin, Homer, carving clay and working with water colors. We will discuss some beautiful famous pieces using these methods and the artists behind them. We will learn basic drawing techniques like oils, mirror images, object drawing and horizons. We will ignite a love for age old art and music classics!!

Teacher: Heather Rogers & Stephanie King

Supplies Needed:

- Soprano Recorder - LINK

- Ready to Read Music (this book will be Re-used each year as they continue Claritas Music) - LINK

- Water Colors
- Sketch Book
- Markers
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- Supply Box

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Claritas Classical Music & Art

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

***New curriculum every year***
We will expand deeper on basic art principles of color, proportion, balance, pattern, contrast, and movement through fun projects in many different media throughout the year. Students will learn about various artists throughout history to learn various techniques of creating art and will practice these techniques in class. We will do at least one 3D project. Some of the 3D projects have been paper Mache, plaster Paris mosaics, & paper quilling. Projects change every year, so your returning student can learn these same principles in fresh, creative ways each year. Students will be challenged to use rulers throughout their designing to enhance their skills in dexterity and spatial awareness. (Students are not required to complete “Beginner Art Composition” to be enrolled).

Teacher: Allison Leach

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Intermediate Art Composition

Days Offered: Monday (4th - 6th Grade) & Wednesday (1st - 3rd Grade)

Ages Offered: Monday (4th - 6th Grade) & Wednesday (1st - 3rd Grade)

Class Description:

**Please note that different styles and choreography will be used across all classes. So if your student would like to take dance on both Monday & Wednesday, it will not be the same content. Style and choreography choices will be based on desires of each class that forms.

This fun dance class will learn the basics of multiple styles of dance. We will learn stretching, dance fundamentals and some fun choreography in a few routines.

Teacher: Molly Boatright

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

- Instructor will communicated dance supplies as needed

School Year Supply Fee: $65 paid directly to Tutor for costumes for recitals

Dance

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

Games, crafts, and skill-building activities founded on a philosophy of nature-based play and learning. This class will encourage children to develop confidence and self-esteem in the great outdoors!

Teacher: Sarah Mullins

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Forest School

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Kayla DeMoss

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

School Year Supply Fee: $0

JuiJitsu

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening and Creating Music “Music is a more potent instrument than any other form of education because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” Plato Have you ever heard music that made you want to get up and dance, sing, or even cry? Regardless of the genre, music moves us. Music is all around us. This class will explore identifying the basic elements of music like pitch, rhythm, dynamics, melody, and form. Instruments and their unique sounds and how they fit into the orchestra and composer studies will include how their music helped shape the history of music. Different genres of music to include American folk tunes, patriotic music and 20th century music and its styles of ragtime, atonal, jazz, rock and roll, movie music and musicals like Mary Poppins. We will listen to classical music like Handel and his “Messiah” and Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Music inspired by outer space, winter, nature, and animals will get the creative imagination engaged. Adding to the fun and experience we will create lap books, composer note booking, body percussion activities to create our own rhythmic masterpieces. A monthly listening calendar - clickable PDF with an engaging piece of music to share with your children each day is included with the class.

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Supplies Needed:

- Colored pencils

- 2 large stick glues

- Scissors

- 3 RING NOTEBOOK- 1" OR 1.5 “ Clear plastic sleeve on front and pockets inside, any color

- Used or new Pencils

School Year Supply Fee: $30 paid directly to Tutor

Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening & Creating Music

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 2nd Grade

Class Description:

*Topics covered will be the same as in previous years.

In the Culinary Arts portion of this class, we will learn basic terminology, measurements, kitchen safety, and skills that are useful for preparing food. We will be making a variety of foods that require minimal use of the microwave, stove, and oven such as healthy snacks/appetizers, easy breakfasts & lunches, side dishes & some sweet treats. In the Home Economics portion of this class, we will learn a little bit of everything - chores around the house, general etiquette, manners for specific situations, and self-care. We will learn how to do each of these things and why they are important. To help keep interest levels high, we will alternate between Culinary and Home Ec lessons. Lessons will include fun activities, games, crafts, and scriptural lessons/verses when applicable. There will be an occasional activity or challenge sent home with the students for them to do with you or an older brother or sister. These will be optional, but I highly suggest completing them if for no other reason than to just spend time with your kiddos and let them show you what they’ve learned. I have one goal in this class… to teach your kiddos important life skills in a fun manner!

Teacher: Calista Firor-Reeder

Supplies Needed:

- Apron if needed for preparing food and Ponytail holders to tie back long hair before class.

- Other Supplies Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $60 paid directly to Tutor

Culinary & Home Ec

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Sheldon Clark

Supplies Needed:

- Ukulele & Bag/Case

- a clip-on tuner

School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Ukulele

Intro to Spanish

Teacher: Karen Crespo (Monday);

Johanna Feamster (Wednesday)

Supplies Needed:

- pencils

- crayons

- 1 ½" binder

School Year Supply Fee: $20 paid directly to Tutor

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Students will learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment. We will incorporate songs, games, activities and much more to build a foundation for students to communicate in Spanish!

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Tricia Dillon (Monday)

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing & Shoes

School Year Supply Fee: $0

P.E.

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 6th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Supplies Needed:

- 3 prong folder (plastic cover sleeve would be nice but not necessary) or small 3 ring notebook

- 10 sheets of notebook paper

- colored pencils

- 3 pencils

- scissors

- stick glue

- 2 expo markers

**please label with students name and put in a zipper pencil holder and insert into your folder/notebook

School Year Supply Fee: $30 paid directly to Tutor

Lego Quest

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Andrew Storie

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

School Year Supply Fee: $12 paid directly to Tutor

Martial Arts in Motion

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

*Content is the same as previous school years

Teacher: Calista Firor-Reeder

Supplies Needed:

- Apron if needed for preparing food and Ponytail holders to tie back long hair before class.

- Other Supplies Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $60 paid directly to Tutor

Culinary & Home Ec

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 1st - 2nd Grade

Class Description:

***New curriculum every year***
We will learn basic art principles of color, proportion, balance, pattern, contrast, and movement through fun projects in many different media throughout the year. Your student will learn how to paint with acrylic and watercolor as well as gain knowledge in weaving and sculpting. Projects change every year, so your returning student can learn these same principles in fresh, creative ways each year. Basic skills such as cutting and using a ruler will be mastered by the end of the year. We will also learn a little art history by studying artists and cultures through a couple different projects each year. Your student will love this class whether they are naturally talented or struggle with being “creative.” The skills they learn will help their dexterity for writing and improve their understanding for math.

Teacher: Allison Leach

Supplies Needed:

- Provided

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Art Composition

Days Offered: Monday (1st - 3rd Grade) & Wednesday (4th - 6th Grade)

Ages Offered: Monday (1st - 3rd Grade) & Wednesday (4th - 6th Grade)

Class Description:

This fun dance class will learn the basics of multiple styles of dance. We will learn stretching, dance fundamentals and some fun choreography in a few routines.

Teacher: Molly Boatright

Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

- Instructor will communicate dance supplies as needed

School Year Supply Fee: $65 paid directly to Tutor

Dance

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Melissa Davis

Supplies Needed:

School Year Supply Fee: $60 paid directly to Tutor

Playful Pioneers

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 2nd - 4th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Sheldon Clark

Supplies Needed:

- 3/4 size acoustic guitar and bag (case)
- clip on tuner
- Capo

School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor

Beginner Guitar

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 1st - 2nd Grade

Class Description:

Games, crafts, and skill-building activities founded on a philosophy of nature-based play and learning. This class will encourage children to develop confidence and self-esteem in the great outdoors!

Teacher: Sarah Mullins

Supplies Needed:

- Provided -

School Year Supply Fee: $40 paid directly to Tutor

Forest School

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 2nd - 3rd Grade

Class Description:

IEW: Introduction (1st – 3rd grade) No previous writing experience is necessary for this introductory level writing class! Writing doesn’t have to be boring and burdensome. This class will introduce 1st-3rd grade students to a method of writing in which they can have immediate success while providing writing content from beloved Bible stories. We will be using the Institute for Excellence in Writing Teaching: Structure and Style curriculum. Students will be introduced to a method of writing based on modeling, imitation, and coaching. Six structural models will be introduced to students this year, along with some basic stylistic techniques that will help to improve your student’s writing abilities. By using this method of “text reconstruction” students can focus on how to write instead of getting bogged down over what to write. *Please note that while all instruction will be done in class, parent involvement will be necessary at home.

Teacher: Julie Cox

Supplies Needed:

- IEW Bible Heroes Bible Heroes Writing Lessons - LINK

- Pocket Folder

- Pencil and Pen

School Year Supply Fee: $0

Intro to IEW - Bible Heroes

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 4th - 6th Grade

Class Description:

“I don’t know what to write about!” How often have you heard that one? Students will be given creative and fun writing prompts to get them started writing. They’ll learn elements of a short story and will be writing their own short stories quickly. Many stories will be written throughout the year. Students will also complete a weekly journal to personally express themselves.

Teacher: Jeanette Lord

Supplies Needed:

- Spiral Notebook

- Pencil

Semester Supply Fee: $10 for journals & worksheets

(collected each semester) paid directly to Tutor

Creative Writing

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 5th Grade

Class Description:

Join me for a Reading Journey this year! We will read some short stories, fun poetry, and 4-5 novels from different genres. Many of the novels will be classics and/or Newbery Medal winners. During class, we will discuss literary elements, play literary games, and have engaging class discussions about that week’s reading. We will read 1-2 books that have a movie so we can watch the movie. Homework will include reading from the assigned book. Optional: The parent can choose to have their child complete worksheets for each book that will be graded by the tutor. Grades are based on completing each book, participating in class discussion, and the optional worksheets to deepen understanding of the novel. Is your 3rd- 5th grader a reluctant reader? Give me a chance to help turn that around! We will be reading novels and short stories from different genres to appeal to different reading interests. We will read books that boys and girls enjoy. Your child can listen to an audio version while they follow along with the paper book if they would benefit from listening to the book. Discussion time during class will feel similar to a book club. There will be a lot to love about this class and our time together!

Teacher: Katie Calhoun

Supplies Needed:

- Two folders with brads - any color. OR one folder with brads and one 1-inch binder

School Year Supply Fee: $30 Rental Fee for Books to Aspire; $15 supply fee for worksheets paid directly to Tutor

Elementary Literature

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 6th Grade

Class Description:

Welcome to the elementary Drama Class, where imagination takes center stage! This course is designed for aspiring actors of all skill levels who dream of bringing timeless stories to life. Over the semester, we will embark on a theatrical journey, exploring one of the classics such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Peter Pan,” or “Treasure Island," etc.

What You Will Learn:

Acting Techniques: Discover the fundamentals of acting, including voice projection, emotional expression, and character development.
Stagecraft: Gain hands-on experience with stage design, props, and costumes to create a magical setting for our performances.
Teamwork: Learn the importance of collaboration as you work alongside your peers to produce a cohesive and captivating production.

Performance Preparation: Each student will have the opportunity to audition for various roles, ensuring that everyone finds their perfect fit in the cast. We will rehearse scenes, perfect our lines, and learn necessary skills to bring our chosen classic to life. Parents and friends are invited to the grand finale to show-off what we have learned!

Teacher: Sarah Gollotte

Supplies Needed:

- 1 inch binder for your script

- Students/parents are responsible for their own costume and need to help with props and sets (we try to keep it simple)

School Year Supply Fee: $5 paid directly to Tutor

**please note that the cost for this class is $550 per school year

Drama Class (5th & 6th Hours)

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 6th Grade

Class Description:

What You Will Learn:

Acting Techniques: Discover the fundamentals of acting, including voice projection, emotional expression, and character development.
Stagecraft: Gain hands-on experience with stage design, props, and costumes to create a magical setting for our performances.
Teamwork: Learn the importance of collaboration as you work alongside your peers to produce a cohesive and captivating production.

Teacher: Sarah Gollotte

Supplies Needed:

- 1 inch binder for your script

- Students/parents are responsible for their own costume and need to help with props and sets (we try to keep it simple)

School Year Supply Fee: $5 paid directly to Tutor

**please note that the cost for this class is $550 per school year

Drama Class (5th & 6th Hours)

Days Offered: Wednesday

Ages Offered: 3rd - 6th Grade

Class Description:

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Supplies Needed:

- Colored pencils

- 2 large stick glues

- Scissors

- 3 RING NOTEBOOK- 1" OR 1.5 “ Clear plastic sleeve on front and pockets inside, any color

- Used or new Pencils

School Year Supply Fee: $30 paid directly to Tutor

Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening & Creating Music

Days Offered: Monday

Ages Offered: 4th - 6th Grade

Class Description:

IEW: Elementary (4th-6th grade) Writing doesn’t have to be boring and burdensome. In this class 4th-6th grade students will be using a method of writing in which they can have immediate success while writing about topics such as the Nile River, tornados, Thor’s hammer, dolphins, and treasure maps. We will be using the Institute for Excellence in Writing Teaching: Structure and Style curriculum. This method of writing is based on modeling, imitation, and coaching. Students will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, write reports by summarizing references, create stories from pictures, and even compose essays. They will also learn several stylistic techniques that will help to improve their writing abilities. By using this method of “text reconstruction” students can focus on how to write instead of getting bogged down over what to write. Taking a previous IEW class is helpful but is not necessary for enrolling in this class. *Please note that while all instruction will be done in class, some parent involvement will be necessary at home.

Teacher: Julie Cox

Supplies Needed:

- Adventures in Writing Adventures in Writing [Student Book only] - LINK

- Student Resource Packet Student Resource Package [Packet and Binder] - LINK

Please note: You may also download the student resource packet after purchasing the student text. (Instruction are on the colored page at the beginning of the book.) It is over 150 pages…that’s a lot of pages to print!!! So many parents opt to go ahead and buy the printed packet and notebook from IEW.

- Pocket Folder

- Pencil and Pen

School Year Supply Fee: $0

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