Canadian History Writing Course

For students in grades 6 to 8
Also ideal for strong readers in grades 4 and 5

This 30-week writing course strengthens writing skills through the exploration of Canadian history. Students will study Indigenous peoples, early explorers, Confederation, key battles, notable Canadians, and modern Canadian achievements all while learning to write clearly and confidently using IEW’s structure and style methods.

Using Canadian History-Based Writing Lessons from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will complete structured writing assignments including summaries, reports, and critiques.

What makes this class different:
Ms. Justyna enriches each lesson with additional historical background, helping students understand not just what happened in Canada’s past, but why it matters. The result is writing that is meaningful, informed, and well-structured.

Course Overview

• 30 weeks of live instruction

• Weekly 50 to 60 minute class

• Small class size (maximum of 10 students)

• Weekly assignments with individual teacher feedback

• Tuition: $25 per class

• Required: Canadian History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book
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By the end of the course, students will write multi-paragraph compositions with structure, creativity, and historical understanding all while deepening their knowledge of Canadian history.

This course is taught by an accredited IEW instructor using the curriculum with permission. It is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in Writing.