Parents are the first and best teachers of their children and
this class celebrates that. Parents are encouraged to dive into IEW
with, through and along side their children. This class is NOT easy but
it is amazing . . . if students stick with it. They will need you. Please schedule IEW time everyday at home and be prepared to help, facilitate, and encourage.
FOCUS OF CLASS:
This writing class focuses on stylistic techniques taught incrementally
to
establish a well-balanced style of writing including but not limited to
exposition papers, critiques, creative writing assignments, and the
formal
research essay.
GRADES: Evaluation will be discerned with the use of a matrix that
includes all elements and the student's completion of required elements. Additionally, basic grammar, computer usage, and writing skills will be
graded. There is an automatic 10 point deduction (per week) for late essays, FIX-ITS, vocabulary words and KWOs.
BASIC MATERIALS:
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| 160 page, 3-ring-binder |
$35.00 at the IEW
website
TWSS is a 160 page 3-ring-binder -------->
No DVDs or Videos are necessary for students
2) A 1&½ inch 3-ring BINDER with @ least 5 dividers
I
have found that page protectors are an excellent way to keep pages from
ripping. We keep 10-20 empty page protectors in the back of this
daily-use student notebook for fast retrieval.
BRING THIS TO CLASS
- CLASS NOTES & EXERCISES
- HELPS, LISTS, & CHECKLISTS
- FIX-ITs (weekly grammar homework)
- VOCABULARY
- TESTS, PROMPTS, HOMEWORK
3) A large 3-ring BINDER with page protectors (PORTFOLIO)
This work sample portfolio will be submitted 2X (December & May)
4) A large BINDER or FILE SYSTEM to store completed essays at home
One mom suggests: a 9 x 12 Expandable Files (w/ flap, 5 tabs & 6 sections)
An "all-in-one" suggestion: large 3-ring binder with dividers
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| includes Unit Models |
SUGGESTED MATERIAL:
Portable Wall
- contains writing models and helpful, easily accessible information on a
tri-fold pocket.
BRING THIS TO CLASS
<----- $7.00 @ the IEW site
LAGNIAPPE: SAT prompts will be discussed, practiced, and evaluated by the
instructor. Vocabulary is an integral portion of the classwork and
homework, class discussion, and an opportunity to show mastery in the student's
writing.
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Mrs. Peggy Cortez is our IEW teacher. She has many years of
experience teaching in various settings. She did her graduate work at
Sam Houston State University where she also served as an adjunct faculty
member. Mrs. Cortez has taught pre-school through high school in
private Catholic academies since 1992. The Cortez family has been home
schooling since 2008 and Mrs. Cortez is committed to creating the best
of all learning environments at IHM co-op.
Mrs. Cortez was
introduced to IEW concepts in 2006 while teaching at Northwoods Catholic
School. She is excited to bring the full TWSS curriculum to our IHM
co-op.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
You may contact Mrs. Cortez if you have any questions.
832 766 2172
