In this class students learn thirty different ways to write paragraphs. It is through understanding how to think before the writing task begins that is important. Learning additional tools for constructing a paragraph with intent, students expand their options and select the best structure for the task at hand. Middle school students who are confident writers may join this class upon request.
Photo Credit: Photo by Denis Chick
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
During the Imperial Transantarctic Expedition of 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his crew provide a rich canvas against which students explore history, geography, biology, physics, mathematics, English writing, literature, social studies, critical thinking, character studies, and leadership. The lessons here in listening to others and thinking about their advice hold practical benefits for everyone, young and old!
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Every week students read a few chapters in the prescribed book That is discussed during class. They receive instructions on ow to complete a small mapping activity, research one crew member. A leadership skill is studied at the rate of one skill per month.
Students must budget 2.5 - 3.5 hours in addition to the class time. Some lessons require independent research. Guidance for sources and strategies are provided.
Students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 and adults are welcome here. Several assignments are collated into larger projects in the second half of the course. Staying on task is imperative.
Semester 1: Could Courage: Extraordinary Times by Willy Mitchell
Semester 2: The Forgotten Men Shackleton's Forgotten Men: The Untold Tragedy of the Endurance Epic by Lennard Bickel
IEW Structure and Style for
Students Level C Year 1 is the level to the first year high school
level of the core writing
program published by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. This is suitable for high school students that will still be in school during the
following year.
Effective Note-taking and Study Skills are included!
Get your Materials List ahead of start date: 9 September!
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
IEW Structure and Style for Students Level C Year 2 is the second year of high school level study of the core writing program published by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. This is suitable for high school students that are preparing for tertiary level work.
Effective Note-taking and Study Skills are included!
Get your Materials List ahead of start date: 9 September!
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
In this class students learn thirty different ways to write paragraphs. It is through understanding how to think before the writing task begins that is important. Learning additional tools for constructing a paragraph with intent, students expand their options and select the best structure for the task at hand. Middle school students who are confident writers may join this class upon request.
Photo Credit: Photo by Denis Chick
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer