Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Course

For students in Grades 3–5
Also suitable for strong readers in Grade 2

Discover Classic Tales. Build Writing Skills. Inspire Creativity.

This 29-week writing course helps younger students grow as confident, structured writers while exploring timeless stories from around the world. Using Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will write about clever animals, brave heroes, magical creatures, and valuable life lessons while learning to organize ideas, apply stylistic techniques, and develop strong paragraph writing skills.

Each week, students receive step-by-step instruction, practice with outlines and retelling, and feedback on their writing. They will learn how to take notes, use dress-ups and sentence openers, and write across multiple formats from story summaries to creative rewrites.

Taught by certified teacher Ms. Justyna, this course gently guides young writers while sparking imagination and building confidence.

Course Overview

• 29 weeks of live instruction

• Weekly 50 to 60 minute class

• Small class size (maximum of 10 students)

• Weekly assignments with personalized teacher feedback

• Supplementary materials provided for extra practice

• Tuition: $25 per class

• Required: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Student Book
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Who This Course Is For

This class is ideal for students who:

• Are in Grades 3 to 5 (or advanced 2nd graders with strong reading skills)

• Enjoy stories and want to learn how to write about them

• Need gentle, clear instruction to build structure and style

• Are new to IEW or looking for a creative entry point into writing

What Parents Appreciate

• Classic stories that engage and inspire young writers

• Clear weekly instruction that builds foundational writing skills

• Encouraging feedback that supports steady growth

• A positive introduction to structured writing with creativity built in

By the end of this course, students will be able to write clear, imaginative, and structured paragraphs and feel confident expressing themselves through writing.

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.