Even in a high-tech world, the ability to communicate clearly in writing has never been more in demand. And yet—

Writing skills are on the decline. (Just google that sentence and you’ll get over 100 million hits.)

You want your students to be able to express themselves on paper with verve and confidence. But verve and confidence are not necessarily qualities you have as a writer.

So how do you teach it?

The Wordsmith Series gives both you and your students the tools and confidence to begin the journey toward effective writing on any subject.

 

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TEACHERS SAY

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    We were so bored with our other grammar curriculum we decided to switch to something my own mother used when she homeschooled me–and we love it! The lessons are the perfect length, fun and creative, and teach grammar along with a love of writing in an exciting real-world application. I have been recommending it left and right ever since!

    Sarah D., Washington

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    When we started homeschooling, my children were in 3rd and 4th grade. We dove right into a very popular “proven” writing program. At the end of the year, my children’s writing was stilted and dry. Even worse, they hated writing. I found an old copy of Wordsmith Apprentice and gave it a whirl. Three years later, it’s one of the few things we’ve stuck with, and we love the new editions!

    Betsy F., Washington

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    We received the Wordsmith series and our consultants have been studying the books. They were impressed with the methodology and flow of the books and are pleased to be able to recommend them to our families.

    Dr. A.C., Education Consultant

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    Two of my children have gone through “Apprentice” and “Wordsmith” and my 19 year-old English-learning son is currently in “Apprentice”. He came to us at the age of 13 having been abused and neglected. He had little imagination or creativity. He also has a language disorder. However, your “Apprentice” curriculum has been a miracle-worker. I literally laugh-out-loud at some of the things he writes.

    Nancy M., Maryland

WORDSMITH  IS 

Simple.

It’s a book. (Actually 3 books for 3 age levels).No online courses or tutorials, sidebars, worksheets, downloads or checklists.

It’s all in the book!

Economical.

Each book retails for $18.00.

A helpful teacher’s guide for the Level 2 book is $8.00. That’s it.

Student-friendly and student-directed.

The light, humorous tone disarms reluctant writers, allowing them to develop at their own pace according to their own interests.

Expandable.

Wordsmith and Wordsmith Craftsman focus intently on seven core writing projects and five core essay types, respectively. Once learned, these can be adapted to a wide variety of subjects and styles.

  • Is writing the subject your students dread?
  • Do you find it the toughest subject to teach?
  • Is your language arts program asking students to write about things that don’t interest them?
  • Are you tired of spending lots of money on a composition course, only to find it’s a bad fit?
  • Wouldn’t it be great to have a writing program that relates to real life and is endlessly adaptable to other school subjects?

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STUDENTS SAY

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    I’m a 16-year-old homeschool student and aspiring novelist who has accumulated quite a lot of writing techniques, thanks to your Wordsmith series.

    It all started in January 2016, when my mother assigned me Wordsmith Apprentice. I have to admit it seemed a bit rocky at first, but as I improved with the other two books, I became deeply inspired by the example sentences; they gave me creative juices for my own stories.

    M. M., Illinois

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    This past year I took your Wordsmith course. It was thoroughly enjoyable and challenging. You did an excellent job on teaching, you gave assignments that were thought-provoking, and you kept the teaching in a person-to-person format. . . . I have often tried to write short stories, but each have stopped in the middle. Your last section about story writing helped me to write a twelve-page short story.  I have always enjoyed writing, but have found it hard to put my thoughts down on paper. This was the first course I have ever wanted to do again. Thank you.

    K. B. 

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    I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed Wordsmith. My mom and dad just started us on homeschooling, and we ordered Wordsmith Apprentice with a number of other books. . . Wordsmith is so interesting, and the cartoons are great. In public school the work was very boring and I didn’t understand half of it. Now I can finally tell the difference between a noun and a verb. Thank you!

    J. I.

 

WHAT MAKES WORDSMITH DIFFERENT?

Writing programs abound, but here’s what sets Wordsmith apart:

 

It’s written by a writer.

Janie B. Cheaney (that’s me) has published six novels and countless articles and reviews. Since 2008 I have been a senior writer for World News Group, publisher of WORLD Magazine, God’s World Today, and The World & Everything in It podcast. I also write reviews and commentary at RedeemedReader.com.

It’s Easy to Understand. 

Over years of writing and teaching, I’ve developed a philosophy that boils down to three principles:

1. Learn how to use the tools;

2. Learn how to tap your own experience for unlimited material;

3. Practice, practice, practice.

(See the Series Page for specifics.)

It’s fun.

Okay, writing is not always fun. Often it’s plain hard work. (I should know.) But the presentation is fun. Wordsmith addresses itself directly to the student with a friendly conversational style and many humorous asides. Cartoon drawings throughout the text further lighten the mood and provide imaginative jumpstarts. One comment I hear:

“It’s not boring!”

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