Parent Writers-Training Class

Parents can teach their children to write! Using the best writing curriculum (in my opinion the Institute for Excellence in Writing) they can teach an 8 year old or an 18 year old (the only difference is the speed it's taught). But the learning curve when using IEW can be steep. 

I recommend you be trained in the program before you teach. In my experience, although the writing pattern is clear, to teach it successfully you need to see it done. I enjoyed Andrew Pudewa's training dvds, but they cost $169 (although I heard Diane Hopkins at Love To Learn might be willing to rent her set out). So, I teach a class for $20 and in 4 hours take parents through the text explaining and demonstrating how to teach using the IEW method. 

The next Parent Writers-Training Class is:
Date: Saturday August 17 2013
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Chris Jones Conference Room, 680 E. State St. Lehi, UT
Cost: $20.00
Bring: A copy of All Things Fun And Fascinating (you can buy at www.ldfr.com, use the code "Valerie" for free shipping). And bring a lunch!

~Valerie Harmon

Essay Writing Camp

I've been concerned that students who haven't taken Introduction To Writing before, that they will have a more difficult time jumping right into the Intermediate Writing. I want my writing classes to be a positive experience!

So, I've set up a "Cram Course" AKA Essay Writing Camp. This is my Intro to Writing class crammed into three weeks. It's only for teens 13 and up and students must attend every class and commit to doing the writing homework, since we'll be whirling through the book. But by the end you'll be familiar with the IEW pattern and writing 3 paragraph essays (and be more prepared for Intermediate writing)! 


CRAM COURSE/Essay Writing Camp DETAILS:

Text needed: All Things Fun and Fascinating (buy at www.iew.com or www.ldfr.com (Free Shipping if you use the code "Valerie")Dates: August 12-August 29 Mondays 11am-1pmThursdays 10:30-12:30amCost $85Location: Chris Jones Group conference room 680 E. State St. Lehi, UTAges: 13 and up

~Valerie Harmon

Highland Classes FULL

I have room in my Provo writing classes, but my Highland classes are FULL. Here are the Provo classes information:

BEGINNING WRITING 

This class begins with a one paragraph essay and finishes with research papers and three paragraph essays.

Ages: 10-17 (must know how to type)
Dates: Mondays from September 9-November 18
Cost: $150 if you bring your own text, $185 if I provide the text
Text: All Things Fun And Fascinating student manual  FREE Shipping if you use "Valerie" as your code at checkout.

Time: 9:00-10:30 in Provo
Location: Provo, The Grow House


INTERMEDIATE WRITING (two classes, two locations)

This class teaches essay writing with a US History theme, from the Explorers to the Gold Rush. Pre-requisite: Students should take Intro to Writing first, since this class begins where Intro to Writing ends.

Ages: 13-18
Dates: Mondays from September 9-November 18
Cost: $150 if you bring your own text, $185 if I provide the text
Text: US History-Based Writing Lessons, Volume 1 student manual FREE Shipping if you use "Valerie" as your code at checkout.

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm in Provo
Location: Provo, The Grow House

Essay Writing Classes for Fall 2013

BEGINNING WRITING (two classes, two locations)

This class begins with a one paragraph essay and finishes with research papers and three paragraph essays.

Ages: 10-17 (must know how to type)
Dates: Mondays from September 9-November 18
Cost: $150 if you bring your own text, $185 if I provide the text
Text: All Things Fun And Fascinating student manual  FREE Shipping if you use "Valerie" as your code at checkout.

Time: 2:30-4:00 in Highland
Location: Highland, George Mueller Academy

Time: 9:00-10:30 in Provo
Location: Provo, The Grow House


INTERMEDIATE WRITING (two classes, two locations)

This class teaches essay writing with a US History theme, from the Explorers to the Gold Rush. Pre-requisite: Students should take Intro to Writing first, since this class begins where Intro to Writing ends.

Ages: 13-18
Dates: Mondays from September 9-November 18
Cost: $150 if you bring your own text, $185 if I provide the text
Text: US History-Based Writing Lessons, Volume 1 student manual FREE Shipping if you use "Valerie" as your code at checkout.

Time: 1:00-2:30pm in Highland
Location: Highland, George Mueller Academy 

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm in Provo
Location: Provo, The Grow House