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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! 

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