Medieval History Writing is part of the Foundations Theme-Based Writing Classes for 2026-27.
This is a Beginning/Intermediate 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 at 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: Medieval History-based Writing Lessons Student Book
Fix-It Grammar Book teacher/student combo:
Fix-It Grammar Cards (This set works with all levels.)
Writing Reference Student Resource Packet (if not already owned)
Literature - in order
Semester 1
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights retold from the original by Howard Pyle
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights by Geraldine McCaughrean
The King's Shadow by Elizabeth Alder
Robin Hood by J. Walker McSpadden
Semester 2
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray
The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Supplemental Reading List for Advanced Readers and Older Students
Review before purchasing.
Wulf the Saxon by G. A. Henty
Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusadesby G. A. Henty
In Freedom’s Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A. Henty
Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan or The Pilgrim’s Progress audio CDs
The Magna Carta by James Daugherty
The Shining Company by Rosemary Sutcliff
The White Stag—Atilla the Hun by Kate Seredy
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
The Divine Comedy: The Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso by Dante
The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer
The Count of Monte Cristoby Alexandre Dumas