Discover the magic of IEW!
Our Writing Foundations series gives students (and families!) a taste of the IEW method. If you have been considering IEW or one of our group classes, this course was designed for you! It will help you determine if IEW is the right fit for your child while helping your child acclimate to a more structured writing routine so he or she can hit the ground running in September.
For homework, students will compose one writing assignment per week. After submitting each rough draft, students will receive detailed feedback and corrections to incorporate into their final drafts. We recommend allotting one hour per week for your child to complete assignments.
Class Size: 6
Instructor: Mrs. Rebekah Gilbert
LEVEL A – Rising Grades 3-4
Theme: Music
Class Day: Mondays 4:45-5:45p ET
Dates: July 10 – August 31 (8 weeks)
LEVEL B – Rising Grades 5-6
Theme: Artists & Athletes
Class Day: Mondays 6:00-7:00p ET
Dates: July 10 – August 31 (8 weeks)
Tuition: $25 registration fee, $560 for 8 classes
Early Bird Registration
20% discount if you enroll by April 30!
CURRICULUM
Our unique Writing Foundations programming gently eases children in to a new writing routine while teaching them important foundational skills.
Poetry Memorization. Study high-quality language patterns in age-appropriate poetry.
Text Reconstruction. Create and write from outlines about themed passages.
Stylistic Techniques. Elevate writing through specific techniques, such as dress-ups and banned words.
Proofreading. Learn standard editing marks and how to work with an editor.
Mechanics and Vocabulary. Study foundational grammar concepts and punctuation rules while learning strategies to elevate word choice.
Check out the growth that students in our Writing Foundations course experience…
Level A
Level B
“I enrolled my daughter in RWC’s Writing Foundations class last summer and she continued with the full-year course. She has progressed tremendously as a writer and gained new confidence in her writing skills. I love that she is starting to incorporate her learning into her regular schoolwork. The small group classes are fantastic to build friendships and help the kids learn from each other too.”
-Michelle, RWC parent in NYC
The minimum enrollment required for this course is four (4) students. Rose Writing Center reserves the right to cancel this course in the event that fewer than four students enroll. Students enrolled in a canceled course will be duly notified and may choose to either receive a full refund or transfer to another course by Rose Writing Center.
In 2013, Ms. Lauren Bridgeford graduated with a BA in Languages, Literature, and Criticism from Hunter College. She has also obtained her DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from Cambridge University. Currently, Ms. Bridgeford is a Registered Instructor accredited by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and she is pursuing her master’s degree in Secondary Education.
In 2013, Ms. Lauren Bridgeford graduated with a BA in Languages, Literature, and Criticism from Hunter College. She has also obtained her DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from Cambridge University. Currently, Ms. Bridgeford is a Registered Instructor accredited by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and she is pursuing her master’s degree in Secondary Education.
Deanna Heikkinen has been privately teaching writing as well as history, literature, and art history to students grades 2-12 for over six years. Prior to that, she was a tenured professor of humanities at Los Angeles Valley College with a focus on teaching the Great Books of Western Civilization. Additionally, she taught world history, western civilization, Native American history, and anthropology at the college level. Whether teaching elementary, middle, or high schoolers for Rose Writing Center, Deanna's diverse background allows her to serve as our test prep, academic support, and custom lesson specialist.
