For fourth-grade skills and up, the Wordsmith curriculum is the perfect companion to Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Young people will find easy, step-by-step instructions in this language arts curriculum that will improve writing skills.
The series provides a brief review of grammar, followed by instruction on building stronger sentences. It includes exercises in writing descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and expository essays, creating dialogue, story writing, notetaking, and more. Plus, students build the essential skills of every good writer: practice in proofreading and revising.
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The Wordsmith series offers a comprehensive and structured approach to teaching writing, catering to students from elementary through high school. This curriculum is designed to develop writing skills progressively, ensuring that students build a strong foundation and advance confidently through more complex writing tasks.
The series includes three books, each tailored to different grade levels: Wordsmith Apprentice, Wordsmith and Wordsmith Craftsman.
The Wordsmith Apprentice 3rd Edition – 4th through 6th Grade is a self-directed program that encourages young students to develop a love for writing through engaging, imagination-stretching exercises. This edition is specifically designed for grades 4 through 6, offering a step-by-step guide to improving written language skills.
The curriculum covers essential topics like sentence structure, creative storytelling, and basic grammar. This makes it an ideal choice for homeschooling families or educators looking for a comprehensive writing curriculum.
The Wordsmith 3rd Edition -6th through 9th Grade Skills is designed for 6th-9th grade, focusing on young people who want to expand their writing skills. It includes new techniques for a growing writer and step-by-step instructions to help students thrive.
This book focuses first on a review of grammar and teaches students to write stronger sentences. In addition, it covers narrative, story, and descriptive writing as well as the creation of dialogue and point of view. Wordsmith also has a strong focus on revising, editing, and proofreading.
The Wordsmith Craftsman 3rd Edition – 9th through 12th Grade Skills is designed for high school students, offering a more advanced writing curriculum that prepares them for academic and professional communication.
This edition builds on the foundational skills developed in earlier levels, introducing more complex writing tasks like essay writing, research papers, and advanced proofreading and editing techniques. The curriculum is perfect for students who are preparing for college or careers that require strong writing skills.
The Wordsmith curriculum is an ideal choice for homeschooling families who want a structured, comprehensive writing program that is easy to follow. It covers various writing styles and integrates essential grammar lessons, making it perfect for building a strong writing foundation.
Moreover, the best writing curriculum is one that adapts to the needs of every learner, and Wordsmith excels in providing that tailored support.
Wordsmith assumes the student knows basic grammar. It moves on from there to work with grammar through written applications. For example, one assignment has them come up with vivid action verbs to replace weak verbs accompanied by adverbs. The goal is to sharpen writing skills by carefully choosing words for the best effect.