Writing

Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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Purchase these audio CDs if you already have "The Phonetic Zoo" Spelling Starter Set and would like the next level audio CDs. 5 audio CDs. This product includes: •5 audio CDs (includes MP3 downloads) From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing. Now in its third edition, The Elegant Essay walks high school students through the entire essay-building process. The student book includes instruction, practice exercises, modeling, and grade sheets. The separate teacher's manual provides a sample schedule, grading helps, and lesson-by-lesson instructions regarding how to teach the material and includes sample models and answers. After practicing the elements of an essay, students apply all they have learned by completing two essay assignments: a descriptive and a persuasive essay. With clear explanations and practice exercises, The Elegant Essay is an excellent extension and refinement of IEW Unit 8. Consumable. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing Student Book. Now in its third edition, The Elegant Essay walks high school students through the entire essay-building process. The student book includes instruction, practice exercises, modeling, and grade sheets. The separate teacher's manual provides a sample schedule, grading helps, and lesson-by-lesson instructions regarding how to teach the material and includes sample models and answers. After practicing the elements of an essay, students apply all they have learned by completing two essay assignments: a descriptive and a persuasive essay. With clear explanations and practice exercises, The Elegant Essay is an excellent extension and refinement of IEW Unit 8. Consumable. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

Serving as both syllabus and workbook for the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, this essential resource also contains charts, word lists, sample lesson plans, and more. Purchase only if you already own or have access to the DVDs/video for the seminar—this Seminar and Practicum Workbook is designed to accompany the DVDs/video, rather than to be used as a stand-alone. From Institute for Excellence in Writing. Learn More

Take your 4th–6th-grade-students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level A and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the seven previously learned IEW units, then pressing on to Units 8 and 9, Essays and Formal Critiques. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons.

24 hours of DVD instruction

Teacher Manual

Student Packet and Binder

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From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style.

This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools.

Working through all of IEW's Units 1–9, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.#1743

Need extra student books? See item 3305.

The Student Resource Packet (SRP)* is no longer included with Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, but all necessary writing tool pages for this course from the 174 page Student Resource Packet are now included in the 17-page Medieval History-Based Writing Tools PDF. *If you would still like to purchase a printed Student Resource Packet, it is available, Item 7819.

Grades 6-8 From IEW

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From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style.

This Student Book includes assignments, blank outlines, source texts, checklists, vocabulary cards, and grammar helps for two levels of students—basic and advanced.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.(#1743)

To purchase this book together with the accompanying Teacher's Manual, see #2236.

This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools.

The Student Resource Packet (SRP)* is no longer included with Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, but all necessary writing tool pages for this course from the 174 page Student Resource Packet are now included in the 17-page Medieval History-Based Writing Tools PDF. *If you would still like to purchase a printed Student Resource Packet, it is still available,  item 7819.

(Grades 6–8). From IEW.

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Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy), this series of 31 lessons beckons students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. The Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, wordlists, and more! The Teacher’s Manual is a necessary component of the course, as it will guide the teacher/parent through each lesson with in-depth explanations, tips for teaching, checklists, and other notes that will ensure that you and your students are successful with Following Narnia. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to middle school students (grades 6–8). From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy), this series of 31 lessons beckons students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. This Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, wordlists, and more! These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to middle school students (grades 6–8). These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, either live or on DVD. From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

A wide variety of adventures will supply a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 3–5 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools. Your students will work through IEW Units 1–7 as they learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own fables, myths, and fairy tales. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.

Need extra student books? See item 5383.

Note: The Student Resource Packet is a necessary component of this course. This supplemental resource is included with your purchase as an e-book for you to download and print, or you may purchase it printed with a binder, item 7819.

Grades 3-5 From IEW

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IEW- Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell. Updated 2nd Edition. This challenging, self-directed course introduces students to great American Literature in a chronological historical, literary, and artistic context, while developing skills in writing and literary analysis. During a large portion of this advanced high school course, students will gain maximum benefits as they perform in-depth research. Suggested prerequisites include: Teaching the Classics (item #3303), The Elegant Essay (item #5772), and Windows to the World: Introduction to Literary Analysis (item #3034). This course may be taken concurrently with Teaching the Classics-Worldview Supplement (item #5096). † Contains distinctly Christian content Learn More

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This collection of writing lessons provides an incredible opportunity to increase your students’ understanding of Scripture as they improve their writing abilities. Working through all of IEW's nine units—and beyond, these writing lessons use actual passages from Scripture as source texts.

Lessons teach students to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more, giving them a deeper understanding and in turn helping them communicate the timeless truth of God's Word. This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students with previous IEW experience and reading comprehension at grades 6–8+.

Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads. This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.(See#1743)

Note: The Student Resource Packet is a necessary component of this course. This supplemental resource is included with your purchase as an e-book for you to download and print, or you may purchase it printed with a binder *7819. Please check the copyright page for download information.

Extra Student book available #4520.

† Contains distinctly Christian content

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. From Enoch and Noah to John the Baptist and Paul, students will get to know the heroes of the Bible while working through six of IEW's nine units. A variety of games teach vocabulary, reinforce elements of style, and add to the fun!

The Teacher’s Manual e-book, a necessary component included with this purchase, provides all the help necessary for the teacher and parent: discussion starter ideas, sample key word outlines, sample brainstorming ideas, and thorough instructions for the games and activities. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar.#1743

Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to primary school students (grades 1–2).

Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW).

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In this yearlong course students will write about six major ancient civilizations—Sumer, Egypt, Israel, Babylon, Greece, and Rome—while working progressively through the nine IEW units and a variety of stylistic techniques. This Student Book includes assignments, blank outlines, source texts, checklists, vocabulary cards and quizzes, and grammar practice. The Teacher's Manual gives tips for creatively teaching each lesson, hints for grammar instruction, and more. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar. Levels A & B, Grades 3-5 & 6-8. From Institute for Excellence in Writing.

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In this yearlong course students will write about six major ancient civilizations—Sumer, Egypt, Israel, Babylon, Greece, and Rome—while working progressively through the nine IEW units and a variety of stylistic techniques. This Student Book includes assignments, blank outlines, source texts, checklists, vocabulary cards and quizzes, and grammar practice. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Note: The purchase of this book entitles its owner to a free download of the following: Student Resource Notebook; (Instructions for download are located inside front cover of book.) Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to elementary and early middle school students (grades 3–6).

From Institute for Excellence in Writing. Note: If you wish to purchase a Teacher's Edition, it is recommended that you purchase the Student/Teacher Combo (Item #2235).

(This is the student book only, designed to be used with an extra student.)

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Containing word lists organized by character qualities and behavior traits, A Word Write Now is further divided by parts of speech to assist younger students. A Word Write Now brings the concept of children’s writing resources to a whole new level! Many young writers looking for alternate vocabulary will consult a thesaurus, which may offer few choices, confusing or inappropriate options, or no useful synonyms. This can be frustrating for child and teacher alike. This excellent resource is organized, not by definitions or meanings, but by character qualities and behavior traits. The author further classifies words by parts of speech. This magnificent full-color ninety-page spiral-bound tool makes it simple for children of all ages to find appropriate words to use in writing stories, critiques, biographies, and more. By searching for words in a meaningful way, students begin to internalize vocabulary and gain ownership of these terms. Grades K-12 From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW). Learn More

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Beginning in the 1700's with the Godolphin Arabian and continuing through the early 1900's, students will learn of the Lipizzaner stallions, wild mustangs, the American bred Morgan horse, the Chincoteague ponies and other breeds. Course utilizes the Marguerite Henry award-winning books, Walter Farley's Black Stallion and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty. Learn horse anatomy, breed identification, basic sketching of horses, charting blood lines and Bible memory verses regarding the horse! 3rd-7th grade level. Contains 92 lessons and it is suggested that three lessons be completed each week. . Paperback. From Beautiful Feet Books.

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God's Wonderful Works Test Packet for Grade 2 by Christian Liberty Press is designed to go with the worktext of the same name. Learn More

God's Wonderful Works by Christian Liberty Press for Grade 2 offers students the study of creation based on the six-day account described in the book of Genesis. Students learn about what God made during each of the days of creation. In full-color format, students explore the creation of the physical world, energy, plants, heavenly bodies, animals, and human beings. This workbook includes helpful review questions and many hands-on activities. 144 pages. Learn More

God's Wonderful Works Teacher's Manual to complement the worktext of the same name by Christian Liberty Press for Grade 2. Learn More

Continue the adventure with the remaining four novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle). Students will learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. This course is for students with at least one year of experience with IEW. This Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, word lists, student samples, and more! These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to upper middle school and high school students (grades 8–12). From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

Exploring God's Creation Test Packets by Christian Liberty Press is designed to accompany the workbook by the same name. Recommended for 3rd grade. Learn More

Exploring God's Creation by Christian Liberty Press is a colorful science text which helps students enjoy the study of God's world by teaching them more advanced scientific concepts. Students will study the environment, matter, energy, plants, and animals often utlizing hands-on experiments. An answer key is also provided at the back of the workbook. Recommended for 3rd grade, 124 pages. Learn More