Writtenburg Writers
3rd - 5th grade
Learning how to write is like trying to open a locked door that doesn’t have a key. Behind the locked door is a vast dreamscape for adventurers to explore worlds undiscovered, but how do you get through without a key? The solution is to learn how to pick the lock! Using the IEW and Adventurer’s Writing curriculum as the lock-picking kit, creative minds learn how to use a variety of tools to pick apart writing and unlock their full potential.
**NOTE - this class meets at Foundations Learning Center in
Huntington Beach.
Foundations Learning Center website: HERE
To register for the class: HERE
Writtenburg Writers (IEW)
Taught by our creative writing expert, this course combines the well-known benefits of the IEW writing curriculum with the excellent instruction and academic excellence that Writtenburg Door is known for. Students begin by analyzing and imitating existing good writing. Then through a series of incremental steps, they develop the ability to write their own original compositions. Students in this course will develop a foundational understanding of writing that will carry over into every other area of study.
Writing Lessons through Fables, Myths, and Fairytales.
UNIT 1: Note Making and Outlines
UNIT 2: Writing from Notes
UNIT 3: Retelling Narrative Stories
UNIT 4: Summarizing a Reference
UNIT 5: Writing from Pictures
UNIT 6: Summarizing Multiple References
UNIT 7: Inventive Writing
UNIT 8: Formal Essay Models
The Adventurer’s Writing Curriculum
Many young souls need a spark to start their journey to loving reading and writing, and it usually comes down to one really good story. By integrating elements of imagination, wonder, and excitement, the Adventurer’s Writing Curriculum hopes to imbue students with a love of writing while teaching fundamentals lessons in craft and creativity. Through a lighthearted and fantastical journey rich with positive messaging and personal discovery, students will experience growth in writing alongside the different adventurers leading the curriculum.
UNIT 1: The Scribe
Penmanship & Cursive
Spelling
Typing Practice
UNIT 2: The Librarian
How To Use a Library
Finding Reliable Sources
Note Taking
Upper Level Vocabulary
Creating Outlines & Essay Structure
UNIT 3: The Warrior
Strong Verbs
Verb Tense (Past, Present, Future)
Active Voice vs. Passive Voice
Strong Arguments
Conflict in Stories
UNIT 4: The Bard
Creative Expression
Narrative Design & Story Structure
Plot Mountains & Character Design
Descriptive Settings
UNIT 5: The Detective
Finding Evidence & Note Taking
Prioritizing Key Information
Reading Comprehension
Context Clues & Making Inferences
Class Materials
Required Textbook:
IEW Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
Lined paper and paper/pens in class
All other materials will be provided by the instructor
This class requires printing several materials at home. Please have paper and ink in your printer!