Virtual Writing Classes

Classes are usually between 8-15 students, and we meet via Zoom.

Part 1: Answer any questions students may have about previous assignment.

Part 2: Go over the next lesson in their IEW writing curriculum.

Part 3: Complete one lesson in Fix It! Grammar if time allows.

For the IEW Writing classes student work is uploaded to Google Classroom each week as a Google Doc, and each paper is graded using IEW Gradebook, typing in suggestions as needed.

Please fill out this Google form showing your interest in any of the writing classes.

Please fill out this Google form showing interest in the American Sign Language Class.

Also, you can send me an email if you are interested in any of these courses or 1:1 tutoring. beth.oconnor66@gmail.com

2026-2027 Full Year Courses

by Beth O’Connor – beth.oconnor66@gmail.com

Structure and Style for Students – 1C which includes Fix It! Grammar – Level 5. Begins Wednesday, August 12, 1:00PM CST . (A second section may be added if needed).

You can also earn English Comp 1 and English Comp 2 Dual-Enrollment Credits through Christian Halls International: https://christianhalls.org/iew. CHI/SEU/Donnelley are paid separately from my costs below.

***You DO NOT need to be in the dual-enrollment course to take this class***

Cost: $600 broken up into two payments. $300 due by July 1, 2026, and $300 due by January 1, 2027.

The materials needed are posted below.

IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons with Fix It! Grammar – Level 3: Begins Tuesday, September 8, 2:00PM CST. 30-week class for grades 6-12. Cost: $600 broken up into two payments. $300 due by July 1, 2026, and $300 due by January 1, 2027. The materials needed are posted below.

IEW Modern History-Based Writing Lessons with Fix It! Grammar – Level 3: Begins Wednesday, September 9, 11:00AM CST. 30-week class for grades 6-12. Cost: $600 broken up into two payments. $300 due by July 1, 2026, and $300 due by January 1, 2027. The materials needed are posted below.

American Sign Language – I have my master’s degree in deaf education. I will be offering a 28-week ASL course using an online free curriculum. Deaf Culture topics will also be introduced. This is for students in grades 6-12. Cost: $600 broken up into two payments. $300 due by July 1, 2026, and $300 due by January 1, 2027. Begins Thursday, September 10, 12:00PM CST

ASL Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to do the following:

use a basic vocabulary of ASL signs and numbers including pronouns, verbs, questions words, foods, places, people, transportation, family members, common objects, colors, time, dates, and activities
to make introductions, get attention, negotiate the environment and ask for a sign.
recognize and employ the syntax and fundamental grammatical rules of ASL including yes/no questions, wh-questions, agent markers, non-manual markers, negative responses, dual pronouns, and role shifting
show a basic understanding of Deaf Culture and sensitivity.
demonstrate beginning level mastery of receptive and expressive fingerspelling.
interact with members of the Deaf community in local communities if possible.

Materials Needed:

US History-Based Writing Lessons

IEW Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons

Structure and Style for Students – 1C/Fix It! Grammar – Level 5

Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Basic Plus [Forever Streaming or DVD] $189.00

Cancellation Policies

For these classes, no refund with be given after the second date of the course. If you choose to withdraw your student before then, it will be prorated with an additional $75 non-refundable fee.