This course will focus on writing, literature, and grammar. We will complete weekly writing assignments, read and discuss several novels, and review grammar along the way! English 3 is a teacher and parent partnership, and I will need your help to make this year a great success for each student. Parents will be responsible for editing writing projects and monitoring novel reading.

Required curriculum, to be purchased by parents for the first day of class.

1. Adventures in Writing by The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)

“Explore a wide variety of fascinating topics such as dolphins, tornadoes, Leif Eriksson, and other interesting subjects while learning to write with the Structure and Style writing method. Working through IEW’s Units, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more!” https://iew.com/adventures-in-writing-student-book-only

2. Portable Walls by The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). “With Portable Walls students can create a writing station right at their desks. This tri-folder is packed with the Unit Models and several word lists, including prepositions, strong verbs, substitutes for said, and more!” https://iew.com/shop/products/portable-walls%E2%84%A2-structure-and-style%C2%AE-students

(Grammar will be integrated across our writing curriculum and our novels. Grammar curriculum begins in 5^th grade.)

Other important info:

Tuition can be paid by Zelle (preferred), check, or Venmo*. Monthly tuition is due the first class of each month.  Late tuition will incur a late fee of $10.  For students who drop the class after September 30, three months’ tuition will be required as a drop fee.  For students who drop the class after December 15, tuition for the remainder of the year will be required as a drop fee. (*If paying by Venmo, please help cover the Venmo business fee. Prices adjusted to $51/month or $459/year.)

Enrollment note: This class requires a minimum of 5 students.

Additional Supplies: Students will need loose notebook paper and pencils or pens. Students will be provided with a folder for homework and graded work, along with a journal.

Novels provided by parents:

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling

The Treasure of Pelican Cove by Milly Howard

Ranger in Time Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner

The Littles by John Peterson

It’s going to be a great year in English 3!

This course will focus on writing, literature, and grammar. We will complete weekly writing assignments, read and discuss several novels, and learn grammar along the way! English 4 is a teacher and parent partnership, and I will need your help to make this year a great success for each student. Grammar will be integrated across our writing curriculum and our novels. Grammar curriculum begins in 5th grade.  Parents will be responsible for editing writing projects and monitoring novel reading.

Required curriculum, to be purchased by parents for the first day of class.

1. Wonders of Science Writing Lessons by The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)

“Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style. Working through IEW’s Units, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more!” https://iew.com/wonders-of-science-writing-lessons-student-book-only

2. Portable Walls by The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). “With Portable Walls students can create a writing station right at their desks. This tri-folder is packed with the Unit Models and several word lists, including prepositions, strong verbs, substitutes for said, and more!” https://iew.com/portable-walls-for-structure-and-style-students
   
   

3. Novels provided by parents:

   Balto and the Great Race by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

   The World According to Humphrey  by Betty G. Birney

   The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

   A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

Other important info:

Tuition can be paid by Zelle (preferred), check, Venmo*, or cash. Monthly tuition is due the first class of each month.  Late tuition will incur a late fee of $10.  For students who drop the class after September 30, three months’ tuition will be required as a drop fee.  For students who drop the class after December 15, tuition for the remainder of the year will be needed as a drop fee. (*If paying by Venmo, please help cover the Venmo business fee. Prices adjusted to $61/month or $549/year.)

Additional Supplies: Students will need loose notebook paper and pencils or pens. Students will be provided with a folder for homework and graded work, along with a journal.

It’s going to be a great year in English 4!

This course will focus on writing, literature, and grammar. We will complete weekly writing assignments, read and discuss several novels, and review grammar along the way! English 5 is a teacher and parent partnership, and I will need your help to make this year a great success for each student. Parents will be responsible for editing writing projects, checking grammar homework, and monitoring novel reading.

Required curriculum, to be purchased by parents for the first day of class.

1. Fix It! Grammarby The Institute for Excellence in Writing. “Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! Grammar™ is a six-year, incremental program that encourages students to apply new grammar knowledge in every lesson while continuing to practice what they already know.” Please purchase the Teacher/Student Combo so that you can check over the homework at home!  https://iew.com/fix-it-grammar-level-1-nose-tree-teacherstudent-combo
   
   
2. Structure and Style for Students, Year 1, Level A (Binder and Student Packet*) by The Institute for Excellence in Writing. This will be our main in-class curriculum. Utilizing curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will learn a variety of stylistic techniques as they work through nine structures of writing including: note-taking & outlines, writing from notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, inventive writing, formal essay models and formal critique. *This should only cost $35. There are more expensive options that include video streaming that are not needed for our class. https://iew.com/structure-and-style-for-students-year-1-level-a-binder-student-packet
   
   
3. Portable Walls by The Institute for Excellence in Writing. “With Portable Walls students can create a writing station right at their desks. This tri-folder is packed with the Unit Models and several word lists, including prepositions, strong verbs, substitutes for said, and more!” https://iew.com/portable-walls-for-structure-and-style-students
   
   

4. Novels provided by parents:

   Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater

   Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

   The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

   Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien

Other important info:

Tuition can be paid by Zelle (preferred), check, Venmo*, or cash. Monthly tuition is due the first class of each month.  Late tuition will incur a late fee of $10.  For students who drop the class after September 30, three months’ tuition will be required as a drop fee.  For students who drop the class after December 15, tuition for the remainder of the year will be required as a drop fee. (*If paying by Venmo, please help cover the Venmo business fee. Prices adjusted to $61/month or $549/year.)

Additional Supplies: Students will need loose notebook paper and pencils or pens. Students will be provided with a folder for homework and graded work, along with a journal.

It’s going to be a great year in English 5!!

This course will focus on writing, literature, and grammar. We will complete weekly writing assignments, read and discuss several novels, and review grammar along the way! English 6 is a teacher and parent partnership, and I will need your help to make this year a great success for each student. Parents will be responsible for editing writing projects, checking grammar homework, and monitoring novel reading.

Required curriculum, to be purchased by parents for the first day of class.

1. Structure and Style for Students, Year 1, Level B(Binder and Student Packet*) by The Institute for Excellence in Writing. This will be our main in-class curriculum. Utilizing curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will learn a variety of stylistic techniques as they work through nine structures of writing including: note-taking & outlines, writing from notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, inventive writing, formal essay models and formal critique. *This should only cost $35. There are more expensive options that include video streaming that are not needed for our class. https://iew.com/structure-and-style-for-students-year-1-level-b-binder-student-packet
   
   
2. Portable Wallsby The Institute for Excellence in Writing. “With Portable Walls students can create a writing station right at their desks. This tri-folder is packed with the Unit Models and several word lists, including prepositions, strong verbs, substitutes for said, and more!”  https://iew.com/portable-walls-for-structure-and-style-students
   
   
3. Fix It! Grammarby The Institute for Excellence in Writing. “Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! Grammar™ is a six-year, incremental program that encourages students to apply new grammar knowledge in every lesson while continuing to practice what they already know.” Please purchase the Teacher/Student Combo so that you can check over the homework at home!  https://iew.com/fix-it-grammar-level-2-town-mouse-and-country-mouse-teacherstudent-combo
   
   

4. Novels provided by parents:

   The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

   The Borrowers by Mary Norton

   Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

   The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Other important info:

Tuition can be paid by Zelle (preferred), check, Venmo*, or cash. Monthly tuition is due the first class of each month.  Late tuition will incur a late fee of $10.  For students who drop the class after September 30, three months’ tuition will be required as a drop fee.  For students who drop the class after December 15, tuition for the remainder of the year will be required as a drop fee. (*If paying by Venmo, please help cover the Venmo business fee. Prices adjusted to $61/month or $549/year.)

Additional Supplies: Students will need loose notebook paper and pencils or pens. Students will be provided with a folder for homework and graded work, along with a journal.

It’s going to be a great year in English 6!!