IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons review

by Theresa
(Michigan)

Product: Institute for Excellence in Writing
Subject: Ancient History based writing lessons
Levels Used: A,B (3-5 and 6-8) We used for 3rd and 8th grader.
Dates Used: 2008-2009

Likes: I used the theme based writing with a reluctant writer and an enthusiastic writer. Both did very well. I like the way the IEW program teaches a process for children/adults to use to write. The theme based program proves the topics to write about and they are relevant to what the student is learning in history. I also appreciate clear instructions on how to evaluate and grade the work.

Dislikes: My only dislike was that the vocabulary cards are in the back and not listed elsewhere so if your child loses them you can not look them up yourself. So I would like a vocab list for the teacher at the back of the book.