What is SICC (Student Intensive Continuation Course)?
The Student Intensive Continuation Course (SICC) is IEW’s newest video offering which picks up where the Student Writing Intensive leaves off. At three levels: Grades 4-5, Grades 6-7, and Grades 8-10+, the SICC continues with advanced stylistic techniques and the remaining structural models not presented in the shorter SWI. All students viewing the SICC course should have previous experience and a fair working knowledge of the concepts presented in the Student Writing Intensive. SICC-A Prerequisite: SWI Group A or B (or equivalent experience) SICC-B Prerequisite: SWI Group B or SICC-A (or equivalent experience) SICC-C Prerequisite: SWI Group C or SICC-B (or equivalent experience) Each course consists of ten sessions, recorded live in 2002 and was originally taught once per week. Appropriately challenging homework assignments are given for each class. Generally, each session is 90-110 minutes long and includes direct instruction, in-class exercises, modeling and discussion. The class ma