Essentials in Writing Level 3 Second Edition
EIW Level 3 features a slow, systematic approach to introducing writing skills. This homeschool writing program is for elementary students and is a steppingstone that ignites their ability to learn new information and communicate using synonyms, categorization, and figurative language. We use a step-by-step approach implementing the writing process with small, daily assignments so that the student doesn’t feel overwhelmed.
Lesson-by-lesson video instruction for students For Essentials in Writing, the Student Workbook/Instruction Manual will be shipped whether Streaming or DVD is selected.This homeschool writing program is for elementary students and is a stepping stone that ignites their ability to learn to write well and to communicate using descriptive words, varied sentences, and sound writing structure.
Includes everything you need:
Unit One: Grammar
Identify and apply activities for writing sentences:
- Subjects and Predicates
– complete and simple - Complete and incomplete sentences
- Types of sentences and punctuation marks
– declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory
– period, question mark, and exclamation point
Identify and apply activities for parts of speech:
- Common and proper nouns
- Singular and plural nouns
- Pronouns and antecedents
- Singular possessive and plural possessive nouns
- Adjectives
- Action verbs
- Linking verbs
- Past, present, and future verb tense
- Adverbs that modify verbs
Identify and apply activities for common problems:
- Pronoun/antecedent agreement
- Subject/verb agreement
- Contractions
- Don’t/doesn’t problem
Tools for Effective Communication: Apply Parts of Speech
- Adjectives in action
- Action verbs in action
- Adverbs in action
Apply Sentence Structure
- Writing items in a series
- Simple sentences
- Compound sentences
- Incomplete and run-on sentences
Unit Two: Composition
The Writing Process
- brainstorm, organize, draft, revise, final draft
Follow the writing process for:
- Paragraphs
- Expository paragraph
- Expository personal letter
- Persuasive paragraph
- Persuasive personal letter
- Descriptive paragraph
- Imaginative narrative
- Research project
– research process
– presentation board
Additional composition skills:
- parts of a paragraph
- staying on topic
- expository writing
- persuasive writing
- descriptive writing and sensory details
- parts of a letter
- chronological order and transitions
- parts of a narrative: hook, events, climax, closing
Sample Lesson Video – Level 3
Level 3 – Sample PDFs
Frequently Asked Questions About Level 3 Writing Curriculum
How old are 3rd level students?
The general age for students completing Level 3 is 8 or 9 years old. The age can vary depending on if a child has started school early, on time, or is repeating a grade. The age of the student does not delegate if a child can complete this writing course. Instead, we recommend that students have a basic understanding of phonetic spelling, simple sentences, simple compositions such as a paragraph, and the skills taught in Level 2 before beginning.
What are the 3rd level writing standards?
Level 3 expands on elementary writing skills by widening the concepts learned in Level 2. Students will learn more detailed writing aspects like more punctuation, common sentence errors, adjective and verb tenses and uses, possessive nouns, and contractions. Students will also learn how to string together new words into different styles of paragraphs and letters. Level 3 is also where story structure and research come into play, so students can start to develop more complex writing skills.
What is included in the Workbook and Assessment?
Do note that the Workbook and the Assessment/Resource Booklet are compatible only with the second edition Essentials in Writing curriculum. To further learning, the additional tools in the Assessment/Resource Book are designed to provide students with the opportunity to show what information they are retaining. Although some parents/teachers use the assessments as actual evaluations, others use them as extra practice. The additional word lists are valuable in improving student vocabulary.
The Workbook includes:
* Lesson content that accompanies the video lesson
* Lesson activities that accompany the video lesson
* Writing graphic organizers that accompany the video lesson
* Separate parent/teacher handbook
* How to use the program
* Sample lesson planning
* Writing icon descriptions
* Sample answers for each lesson
The Assessment book includes:
* 14 grammar assessments
* 5 composition assessments
* 2 comprehensive unit assessments
The Resource book includes:
* A personal spelling dictionary
* Sensory word list
* Action verb list
* Descriptive adjective word list
* Action verb word lists
* Additional graphic organizers and composition checklists
What if I have multiple students?
Additional 3rd level writing workbooks can be purchased to provide a workbook for another child/student. The workbook does not have additional information and is just another core workbook for another student so that each student has their own workbook to use.
How are tests and assignments graded?
An answer key is presented in the back of the included parent/teacher handbook. For compositions, sample answers for each step of the writing process and a final sample composition are presented to parents/teachers for comparison purposes. Checklists are included to be sure that the student met the composition requirements. Parents/teachers use the checklists and sample compositions to “grade” their student’s work.
What is included in Unit One and Two?
Unit One focuses on grammar and giving students the building blocks to put together more complex sentences and paragraphs. Students will learn about different types of nouns, verbs, and tenses to express more complex thoughts. These grammar lessons also emphasize grammar rules, so students know how to use each new word correctly and avoid run-on or incomplete sentences.
Unit Two introduces students to the writing process, the steps of composing a piece of writing. Starting with brainstorming and working through the final draft, students will take an idea to completion, while learning about different types of paragraphs, personal letters, story progression, and research projects along the way.
Does each unit come with worksheets and tests?
The topics covered in each unit will also be covered in the accompanying worksheets and assessments.
How much time will students need to complete this course?
The time needed to complete the 3rd level writing curriculum is a typical academic year (34 weeks). If students follow the 34-week plan included, they will complete individual lessons and activities during the week; however, because the lessons are broken up into small, daily mini-lessons, students can double up on some lessons and activities and complete the entire course sooner. Each day, students will spend 10-15 minutes on writing.
Does the Workbook include a daily/weekly lesson planner?
Essentials in Writing Level 3 includes a 34-week suggested, yet optional, lesson planner geared for elementary level learning.
Is online help available for additional Workbook questions?
Essentials in Writing offers 100% free curriculum support through texting, Facebook Messenger, online chat, email, and phone calls.
(Additional Workbook compatible only with second edition Essentials in Writing video instruction)
Additional Student Level 3 Second Edition Workbook
This is only a Student Workbook for an ADDITIONAL student using the same level of video instruction. Please note that this Workbook in not functional without the related video instruction.
(Assessment/Resource Booklet is compatible only with second edition Essentials in Writing curriculum)
Assessment/Resource Booklet
- Assessments
14 grammar assessments, 5 composition assessments, and 2 comprehensive unit assessments. - Resources
A personal spelling dictionary, sensory word list, action verb list, descriptive adjective and action verb word lists, and additional graphic organizers and composition checklists.
Essentials in Writing comes with your choice of ONLINE streaming or DVD video instruction
- ONLINE STREAMING
12 month access to ONLINE lesson-by-lesson video instruction (If you choose this option, DVDs will not be shipped) - DVD
DVDs are shipped alongside the Textbook/Workbook (If you choose this option, you will not have online video access) - Instruction manual/student workbook will be shipped whether Streaming or DVD is selected.
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