Subject: Language Arts/Writing
Distinctly Christian Content
Textbooks: Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song (student book only), printed copy of the IEW Student Resource Notebook PDF, the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy), and Scholastic Banishing Boring Words
Other Supplies: Binder and sheet protectors
Prerequisite: One or more years of IEW or strong writer
Grade Range: 7th-10th
Graded: Yes
Format: Live, Meets Weekly Monday and Wenesday using Google Meet (Video Conference)
11 AM to 11:55 AM EST
Cost: $240 total
Number of Lessons: 30 lessons
Course Length: 2 semesters
Dates: August 24, 2026-May 7, 2027 Blue Ridge Homeschool calendar observed.
Class Size: minimum of 6, maximum of 8
Teacher: Christina D.
About the Course
About the Course
Contains distinctly Christian content. Parents should evaluate this course to determine if it is appropriate for their child before enrolling.
Additional reading and assignments are required for this course.
This class meets on Monday and Wedneday, 11 AM -11:55 AM
Grade Range: This class is best for students in 7th-10th grade and have at least one year of IEW.
Christina leads a 30-week, live interactive writing course for students in grades 7th-10th using the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s Structure and Style method. This engaging, theme-based writing curriculum guides students using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy). The course covers all nine IEW units and provides a full writing credit.
Students must read the novels in order to complete the writing assignments.
Students attend a weekly live class that includes direct instruction and a writing assignment, with all work submitted through Google Docs. Each assignment receives personalized feedback and a grade, helping students grow with clear, consistent guidance. Classes are recorded if a student needs to miss a session, though regular attendance is strongly encouraged for the best experience.
Students should have at least one year of IEW experience or be a strong writer. While students should complete their own typed work, light parental assistance typing is welcome (without altering the student’s original writing). Students are expected to participate using a microphone and webcam to help create an interactive, supportive classroom environment. Class sizes are kept small, with a 6-student minimum, to ensure each student receives individual attention.
Class Fees
Class Fees
This course includes 30 lessons, meeting twice a week for 55 minutes each session.
Total Class Fee: $240 per year
In total, students will attend 60 classes (55 minutes each). This breaks down to just $4.00 per class, or $8 per lesson, and includes lesson planning as well as grading of all assignments.
In addition to the instructor’s fee, this cost also helps cover the tools and resources needed to run the course, such as Google Workspace, IEW Gradebook, training, instructors guides, and other necessary tool.
Class fees can be paid in three installments for your convenience. A nonrefundable deposit is due in June to reserve your child’s spot in class. The remaining balance will be divided into two equal payments, each due three weeks before the start of the semester. Please note that payments become nonrefundable after the listed semester due dates. You are also welcome to pay the full balance at any time.
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