Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons - Grades 5-8 (Spring)

Experience the adventures of the ancient world while learning how to write with structure and style!  Students will work through the Institute for Excellence in Writing's (IEW) units 5-9  as they learn to take notes in a key word outline, creatively write from pictures, summarize multiple references, summarize multiple references, participate in inventive writing and a formal critique, and complete a formal research report.  Students will soar through wonders of the ancient world, inventions from Rome, tales from Greece, and stories from Egypt and the Mayans.  

Vocabulary and grammar concepts will be included in this course.  A grammar program will be introduced to each student.  The grammar program will be provided.  NO additional curriculum will need to be purchased.

Please note that this is the second semester of a year-long course.

******Parents are responsible for purchasing the Ancient History-Based Writing Student book prior to the first day of class…