Local High School
At the high school level, Writing Foundations is a 2 year course – Level 1 for Grades 7-11 and Level 2 for Grades 8-12. Those who successfully complete a full year of Level 1 may move on to Level 2. Many students take Level 1 for two years to further practice the foundational skills needed for Level 2.
NOTE: Writing Foundations started in 2001 after Ms. B. completed the teacher training program from the Institute For Excellence in Writing. Writing Foundations, however, is not the same as IEW’s student video curriculum. Regardless of previous experience, ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST START AT LEVEL ONE.
Level 1 Grades 7-11
A year long class (2 semesters) that meets weekly for 15 weeks in the Fall and 15 weeks in the Spring.
Skills
Note taking, outlining, narrating, drafting, revising, facts, fables, narratives, summaries, essays, timed essays, portfolios, presentations, stylistic techniques, vocabulary, and quizzes
Supplies Needed
3-ring binder (at least 2″ rings)
12 tabbed dividers
loose leaf filler paper
favorite gel or ball point pens (for bold point, see UGLee Pen; for fine point, see JetPens)
10 or more count fine-tipped marker set ($1 at Target this year!)
The Synonym Finder by J.I. Rodale or a quality college level dictionary.
a mini stapler and scissors
small coin purse, pencil pocket, or old Altoids-like mints tin to store “sticker/tickets”
See Registration Page for Times and Locations
Level 2 Grades 8-12
A year long class (2 semesters) that meets weekly for 15 weeks in the Fall and 15 weeks in the Spring. Students must successfully complete at least one year of Level 1 Grades 7-11 before proceeding to Level 2.
Skills
Note taking, outlining, narrating, drafting, revising, editing, summaries, flashbacks, fused “read search” reports, documentation/bibliographies, essays, TIMED ESSAYS, portfolio work, presentations, vocabulary, and quizzes.
Supplies Needed
3-ring binder (at least 2″ rings)
12 tabbed dividers
loose leaf filler paper
favorite gel or ball point pens (for bold point, see UGLee Pen; for fine point, see JetPens)
10 or more count fine-tipped marker set ($1 at Target this year!)
The Synonym Finder by J.I. Rodale or a quality college level dictionary.
a mini stapler and scissors
small coin purse, pencil pocket, or old Altoids-like mints tin to store “sticker/tickets”
See Registration Page for Times and Locations