We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more.
Power in Your Hands: Writing Nonfiction in High School 2nd Edition
SKU
043278
ISBN
9781519417763
Grade 9-12
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Visual
No other materials needed
These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$45.00 $45.00 $41.50
Rainbow Savings: $3.50
Description
The Student Text is designed to be essentially self-guided. Students will find the non-consumable text inviting and open while the teacher can be as involved or un-involved as she/he needs to be. This course covers all the writing styles (persuasive, expository, descriptive, and narrative) as well as the critical elements - such as planning, introductions, conclusions, evaluating, editing, and quotations/references - needed for expertise at the high school, college, or work-place level. And this is all in 108 daily lessons, with 22 essays, reports, articles, and narratives!
Publisher's Description of Power in Your Hands: Writing Nonfiction in High School 2nd Edition
Finally, your teens will write without dread!
Have they almost given up on writing? Do they reach for the tissue box when you say, "Write an essay"? Do you worry they won't be ready for high school or college writing? Do they say they think of things to write but can't write them down?
With THE POWER IN YOUR HANDS: WRITING NONFICTION IN HIGH SCHOOL, 2ND EDITION, they'll learn essay writing in a relaxed, nonthreatening atmosphere with a little humor thrown in.
This 2ND EDITION includes proofreading marks and exercises, a new chapter on common grammar mistakes, and numbered lessons to easily keep track of daily lessons.
This course teaches your teens what they need to know for high school and will be prepare them for college writing: persuasion, compare-and-contrast essays, literary analysis, a research paper with MLA documentation, and much more. In addition, students will learn how to write description and narration essays.
Beginning writers will feel safe, and advanced writers will enjoy Digging Deeper lessons.
Written by the same author who wrote JUMP IN, Apologia's popular middle school writing curriculum, this course is the natural next step for those who value college-preparatory material presented in incremental steps with a conversational tone.
Sharon Watson has the knack of teaching students with no prior writing experience in the same class with advanced writers. She knows when to introduce new material and how to keep it interesting. Both reluctant and eager writers will benefit from the way she reveals exactly how the "magic trick" of writing is done!
With over 100 daily lessons and complete instructions for 22 essays and reports, this is an engaging course students will enjoy--or not dread. And, more good news: the course is written to the student and almost teaches itself. Really.
Because writers come in all varieties, this course begins with basic writing skills so that inexperienced writers can catch up quickly on fundamentals, and then it smoothly merges them with their age-mates. More advanced writers will enjoy the Digging Deeper lessons designed specifically for them. New and seasoned writers will gain a confidence that comes from success.
Perfect for homeschools, co-ops, and private schools. Contains some Christian-based material.
For updated 2016 SAT essay information, visit http://writingwithsharonwatson.com/sat-essay/.
Don't let another year slide by without a solid writing curriculum! Engage your students with this intriguing course filled with examples from real students and professional writers.
Prerequisites: None.
An additional grammar course is recommended.
Teachers, you'll want THE POWER IN YOUR HANDS: WRITING NONFICTION IN HIGH SCHOOL, 2ND EDITION, TEACHER'S GUIDE. This updated teacher's guide includes all assignments and checklists, answers to chapter work, a year of engaging writing prompts, and GRADING GRIDS for each assignment to take the guesswork out of grading essays!
Category Description for Power in Your Hands: Writing Nonfiction
It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. Well, the truth is in the training! Author Sharon Watson helps students unlock their writing potential in this high school course that explores and exercises the tools for successful non-fiction writing. Her teaching style is conversational and engaging, the examples she uses are clear and attainable, and her instruction is step-by-step and highly detailed. This course covers all the writing styles (persuasive, expository, descriptive, and narrative) as well as the critical elements - such as planning, introductions, conclusions, evaluating, editing, and quotations/references - needed for expertise at the high school, college, or work-place level. And this is all in 108 daily lessons, with 22 essays, reports, articles, and narratives! The format is easily adapted to classroom, co-op, or homeschool use (suggesting a one-year schedule for the first two and a two-year schedule for the latter). Student and teacher books are separate, with the student portion designed to be essentially self-guided. Students will find the non-consumable text inviting and open while the teacher can be as involved or un-involved as s/he needs to be. The Teacher's Guide lays out the framework, objectives, and progression of the course; it gives tips on evaluating and grading; it contains a year's worth of writing prompts; and it includes the lesson-by-lesson answer key and teaching notes that correspond to the student text. Whether the starting point is abject fear, mild indifference, or elated anticipation, this course is an enabler of great literary skill! Christian-based content throughout, no prerequisite required. - Zach
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Writing with Sharon Watson |
| Author: | Sharon Watson |
| ISBN: | 9781519417763 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.0625 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.4 |
Videos
Reviews
2 Ratings
2 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 5, 2021
Great step-by-step writing process book!
I highly recommend this book. It teaches many types of writing, but breaks it down in bite-size lessons that aren't overwhelming for a reluctant writer. Each chapter covers a different type of writing your student may do. It has lessons on using logic when writing persuasive essays and goes through literary elements/ terms when teaching how to write a literary analysis of a novel. It also discusses editing and proofreading.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 7, 2019
So glad we used this material in 10th grade. Very comprehensive
Very readable & enjoyable lessons for the student. Detailed instructions for both student and teacher. Each unit includes required exercises and often required essays. Contains 19 units: I usually planned a new unit every 2 weeks, but a couple were shorter. You will want to purchase the teacher's guide for grading.
Have a question? Ask owners.
Start typing and see existing answers.
Why did you choose this?
Would this book be suitable for a 13-year-old who has completed 1 year of IEW Structure and Style for Students level B?
I am looking for a suitable one-year programme to help strengthen my son's writing skills before starting a UK GCSE course (at age 14 in the UK).
I am looking for a suitable one-year programme to help strengthen my son's writing skills before starting a UK GCSE course (at age 14 in the UK).
HI! This book offers different levels from beginning to advanced writers, making it great for all middle school through high school kids.
Has this course been edited to correspond with the college boards recent decision to eliminate the essay from the SAT?
This course does not mention the SAT. It covers the material that a freshman level student show know. It teaches opinion, persuasion, compare/contrast, biographical, definition, description, narration, and personal narrative essays. It reviews plagiarism, proofreading, and common grammar mistakes. It introduces literary analysis, newspaper writing, letter writing, and email etiquette. Sharon Watson writes to the student. She is thorough, unabashedly Christian, and very funny. I am using this text to teach a homeschool coop class of 20 ninth graders.
Does this course teach a student how to write a personal essay?
Yes, it goes over how to write personal narratives, opinion papers, persuasive essays including how to use logic to persuade, letters and emails, devotionals, biography, newspaper stories, compare/contrast papers, literary analysis, descriptive essays, and editing your work.
Do you need to buy the teacher guide?
It might depend on how comfortable you are with the subject. The Teacher's Guide lays out the framework, objectives, and progression of the course; it gives tips on evaluating and grading; it contains a year's worth of writing prompts; and it includes the lesson-by-lesson answer key and teaching notes that correspond to the student text. Personally, I typically prefer to use the Teacher's Guide for the convenience of the answer key and teaching notes.
If this course does not cover all material a student should know to be prepared for college, as one of the Q&A states, what other courses do you recommend that do this?
Primarily, you would need a research writing course/experience. You could take a look at:
Writing a Research Paper: Step-by-Step
https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/197/Writing-the-Research-Paper-A-Step-by-Step-Approach.html
OR
This little gem from Christian Liberty Press - https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/005494/Writing-a-Research-Paper-Second-Edition.html?
Does this course cover research writing? How about paragraph writing?
This course assumes your student has had some experience and training in paragraph writing. If not, you might want to take a look at the author's other beginning writing program - Jump In!
This course does not cover research writing, per se, although some of the writing skills needed for research writing is covered in the expository writing section. However, research skills are not covered.
Hey, does this course thoroughly prepare my student for college level writing?
This course is definitely covering the topics and skills which are the foundation of college level writing. The coverage of persuasive writing topics and skills is very thorough and well done. There are a collection of other writing skills covered, as well. However, this course does not really address research writing and experience/training in that area would be needed to be "thoroughly prepared" for college level writing.
Is this a workbook? Would each of my kids need a copy or can multiple students use it?
Hmm, that's a good question. It's not a typical full-pg-of-work workbook;it is more like a (softcover) student text with questions scattered in the lessons. If it is going to be read aloud then work could be done on separate paper (there isn't room or lines for answers anyways) but it is very handy to have the text available to the student to look back and see how/what the author is teaching. BTW: we liked this book very much! (Spoiler alert - as a 'teacher' the correcting is very open-ended, i.e., I still have to figure out how to correct the writing assignments (a guide for each assignment is given; I still struggle with grading content.)
Purchased for involvement in a co-op class.
We've had great success with Sharon Watson's Jump In
Required for a class
We used Sharon Watson's Jump In in middle school and my child did really well with it. Excited to move on to The Power in Your Hands for high school.