Wordsmith Writing Curriculum

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Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks logoThe Wordsmith Series is an exciting creative writing course for grade 4 through high school.

"Step-by-step instructions make teaching easy. What a difference this series will make as you and your student watch the ability to express thoughts in writing grow and unfold."

Wordsmith Series from Common Sense Press

Wordsmith Apprentice Grades 4-6
Wordsmith Grades 7 to 9
Wordsmith Craftsman 10th grade and up

 

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Wordsmith Apprentice

Wordsmith Apprentice

Janie B. Cheaney

Wordsmith Apprentice By Janie B. Cheaney 9781929683178 "All the practicality, humor and fun of Wordsmith, but written for the younger student, ages 9-12. An easy to use writing course encouraging students to develop their writing skills as they participate in every role on a newspaper staff: editor, reporter, writer, etc. Children develop a love for writing as they express themselves through sentence and paragraph writing, persuasive writing, and much more."

Note from Harriet: I found Wordsmith Apprentice to be helpful for older children who are reluctant writers.

Grades 4-6 paperback

Develop Writing Excellence Through Unique, Skill-Building Exercises for 4th-6th Grades

Students Join the "Staff" of a Newspaper Which Becomes the Basis for all Writing Exercises

Students Approach Writing with Enthusiasm as they Develop Skills

 

9781929683178

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Wordsmith

Wordsmith

By Janie B. Cheaney

Wordsmith by Janie B. Cheaney 9781929683185 "For seventh grade skills and up, Wordsmith is the perfect companion to Learning Language Arts Through Literature. For young people who want to improve their writing skills, step-by-step instructions are provided that will help any writer improve his techniques. The introduction provides a brief review of grammar followed by instruction on building stronger sentences, exercise in descriptive and narrative writing, creating dialogue, story writing, and writing from a particular point of view. Plus, the essential skills of every good writer, practice in proofreading and revising." Grades 7-9

Systematic Techniques Improve and Build Creative Writing Skills for Grades 7-9

Student-Friendly Approach Cultivates a Positive Approach to Writing

Easy-to-Follow Exercises and Assignments Make Writing Understandable and Relevant

 

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Wordsmith Teacher's Guide

Wordsmith Teachers Guide by Janie B. Cheaney 9781929683192 Janie B. Cheaney

Teaching Tips to Encourage Creativity in Young Writers

Answers to Exercises in Wordsmith

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Wordsmith Craftsman

Wordsmith Craftsman

Janie B. Cheaney

Wordsmith Craftsman by Janie B. Cheaney 9781929683208 "The third and last of the Wordsmith series focuses on building, integrating, and polishing practical writing skills. This self-directed program allows students to take charge of their assignments and schedules. Strong in preparing the student for college, Part 1 addresses practical, everyday writing: notes, outlines, personal correspondence, summaries, business letters and reports. Part 2 focuses on the power of language: paragraphs (principles, types, and organization), writing techniques, and developing a personal writing style. Part 3 concentrates on essay writing: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays. Wordsmith equips young adults for a lifetime of excellence in communication skills." (10th grade and up)

Builds, Integrates and Polishes Practical Writing Skills for Students Grades 10 and up

Encourages Organization, Classification and Expression of Original Ideas

Perfect College Preparation, Communication and Reasoning are Taught Through Writing Skills

 

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