US History Writing is part of the Foundations Theme-Based Writing Classes for 2024-25
This is an Advanced Foundations class.
Each year Mrs. Luiz offers two IEW theme-based writing classes that will meet the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Classes are two-tiered and will challenge students to their level.
Students will have an opportunity to “play” with language – using strong words, vivid imagery, sophisticated sentence structures, and timely transitions.
Students receive weekly personalized feedback on their writing.
The classes are interactive and lively. Students will participate in oral reading, vocabulary challenges, and small group activities.
Concepts Covered
note-taking and summarizing
narrative summary (story writing)
research reports
response to literature
story critiques
grammar instruction
literature discussion
Materials to Purchase
Textbook: US History-based Writing Lessons
Fix-It Grammar Book teacher/student combo: Robin Hood
Fix-It Grammar Cards (Optional)
Writing Reference Student Resource Packet (Highly Recommended)
Literature in order
Semester 1
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Spear
Give Me Liberty by L.M. Elliot
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Spear
By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman
Semester 2
Behind Rebel Lines by Seymour Reit
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson