{"product_id":"wordsmith-craftsman","title":"Wordsmith Craftsman","description":"\u003ci\u003eTypically counted as 1\/4 credit for high school students.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWordsmith Craftsman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wordsmith Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the slew of creative writing programs available for homeschoolers? As a curriculum provider, we have seen more writing programs than any sensible parent would ever want to see, and candidly, after a while they all look pretty much the same. So what stood out about the \u003ci\u003eWordsmith\u003c\/i\u003e line?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNo Slick Promises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To start with, the engaging exercises and doable assignments are pertinent for reinforcing the systematic process of thinking, organizing, writing, evaluating, and re-writing that is critical to any creative writing program. But ultimately, at the very core of the Wordsmith program is the honest reality presented by the author, Janie B. Cheaney, a regular columnist for World Magazine, that while her books will not always produce an enthusiastic and prolific writer, with the Wordsmith series, the actual skills of creative writing can be acquired by anyone. So if you need a language arts program that addresses creative writing in more depth, the Wordsmith series is the most effective, painless approach we have seen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__features-title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GNKS49Yfydw?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"435\" width=\"580\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/i\u003e Janie B. Cheaney\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/i\u003e Common Sense Press, 2003\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTypical High School Credits Earned:\u003c\/i\u003e 1 credit composition\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFaith-Based:\u003c\/i\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.commonsensepress.com\/uploads\/9\/5\/0\/7\/95072726\/wordsmithcraftsman.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003eView a sample lesson of Wordsmith Craftsman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.commonsensepress.com\/craftsman-scope-and-sequence.html\" target=\"new\"\u003eScope and Sequence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1994\/4551\/files\/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094\" alt=\"\"\u003eAwards and Endorsements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cathy Duffy -- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csection id=\"blogger\"\u003e\u003c!-- DO NOT REMOVE - This is the Blogger Reviews Image --\u003e \u003cimg class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1994\/4551\/files\/blogger_reviews.jpg?15947337812643496680\"\u003e \u003c!-- START BLOGGER REVIEW --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 border-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pebblekeeper.com\/2012\/09\/15\/wordsmithpolishing-practical-writing-skills\/\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1994\/4551\/files\/Wordsmith-Craftsman-Petra-School.jpg?13668987425900488174\" alt=\"Wordsmith–Polishing Practical Writing Skills by Pebblekeeper blog\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blog-title\"\u003ereview by Pebblekeeper blog\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blog-text\"\u003e\"Nathan started working in Wordsmith Craftsman this year. I feel that this will be his go-to Language Arts Writing Course for the year – and possibly years to come as this book will guide him through the 12th grade...That was the surprise for me, that it wasn’t set out to be – Do this whole book in one year – but rather, do these parts each year... This is a thumbs up for Petra School!!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pebblekeeper.com\/2012\/09\/15\/wordsmithpolishing-practical-writing-skills\/\" target=\"new\" class=\"btn primary\"\u003eRead the Full Review\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END BLOGGER REVIEW --\u003e \u003c!-- START BLOGGER REVIEW --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 border-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bzoohomeschool.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/review-wordsmith-wordsmith-craftsman.html\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1994\/4551\/files\/Wordsmith_Craftsman_blog_post.jpg?12160606972481313828\" alt=\"Wordsmith \/ Wordsmith Craftsman by Eclectic Montage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blog-title\"\u003ereview by Eclectic Montage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blog-text\"\u003e\"Wordsmith Craftsman is focused on the student alone. As a high school student, independence is key; however, I do wish there was an included parent guide for this book as well. The level and depth of material covered would benefit from parental guidance, especially for the weak writer...I could see this text being a good beginning in tenth or maybe eleventh grade; however, to really be prepared for college, your student needs to explore research in more depth in twelfth grade to be fully prepared for collegiate expectations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bzoohomeschool.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/review-wordsmith-wordsmith-craftsman.html\" target=\"new\" class=\"btn primary\"\u003eRead the Full Review\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END BLOGGER REVIEW --\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Wordsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35291098120356,"sku":"045-379","price":17.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit Item","offer_id":35291098153124,"sku":"045-379","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/9045\/9300\/products\/045-379_WordsmithCraftsman_MG_1132.jpg?v=1595335267","url":"https:\/\/timberdoodleshort-com.myshopify.com\/products\/wordsmith-craftsman","provider":"timberdoodleshort.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}