Disclaimer~ I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in
exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I
compensated in any other way.
Writing is an important skill our students need to learn. It is a necessity in life. The kids and I have been using Structure and Style for Students Level C© from Institute for Excellence in Writing©. This curriculum is just what parents need to teach writing effectively and confidently.
Institute for Excellence in Writing is a leader in the homeschooling world. They offer families an amazing selection of resources for writing, grammar, spelling, poetry, reading, and so much more. Over the past few years, we have used various resources from this outstanding company.
What is Structure and Style for Students Level C©?
It is a writing course using the structure and style format. Students will take a 24-week journey into the world of writing.
For this review, I received the basic package.
The basic package includes...
Student Packet with Binder
The student packet are pre-punched papers that the student will place in the binder. There are no additional pages to print out. Everything is done for you creating lesson work for mom to prepare. As the students work through the lessons, they take the pages needed and file them under the correct tabs in the binder. I love that the pages are already to go and that a binder is included. Each student will need their own student packet and binder.
Teacher's Manual
The teacher's manual is the guide that helps this course go smoothly. In the first few pages, the teacher will find a brief introduction, a scope and sequence for the material being covered, and brief page on how to adapt it to your homeschool schedule.
For each unit, there a few pages included to help guide the teacher during the lessons. The first page is the overview page. This page gives a brief intro into the unit: teacher preparation, goals for the lessons, a breakdown of the lessons assigned to the students for the week, and how long the videos are. This is great for planning out your weekly schedule.
Teachers will also find all the notes written down on the board by Mr. Pudewa during the videos. This is helpful since, I'm not always around when the video is being watched. After the note page, teachers will find copies of the source texts students are covering. In addition to the sources, teachers will find notes and vocabulary words and their definitions on the side.
The teacher's manual also includes copies of model sheets and style sheets that the students use during this course. The model sheets are blue, while the style sheets are pink or yellow. These pages contain notes on them too. These notes are extremely helpful to parents as they go through and teach the lessons.
24 Streaming Videos
Included with the program are 24 streaming videos for the students to watch. These high-quality videos are done exceptionally well. They take place in a classroom setting, so your students will feel like they are attending a real-life class. These videos go over the lesson and teach the students the material they are covering. These videos are a fantastic way to give your student a challenging writing course without leaving home.
What's Covered in Structure and Style for Students Level C©?
This course is geared for students that read at a 9th grade or higher reading level. Students are given clear, daily assignments that include vocabulary words and suggestions for literature. Parents are provided with a thorough guide to lesson plans.
Structure and Style covers a wide range of topics that are essential for students to succeed.
Unit 1~ Note Making and Outlines
Unit 2~ Writing from Notes
Unit 3~ Retelling Narrative Stories
Unit 4~Summarizing a Reference
Unit 5~ Writing from Pictures
Unit 6~ Summarizing Multiple References
Unit 7~ Inventive Writing
Unit 8~ Formal Essay Models
Unit 9~ Formal Critique
Unit 10~ Response to Literature
The first two units are covered in a two week period. The rest of the units are covered over 2-4 weeks depending on the material being taught.
Structure and Style for Students Level C© is a writing course that all students should take. It provides students with all the fundamental skills they will need to become phenomenal writers and students.
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Till Next Time,
Monique
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