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Wordsmith Craftsman (3rd edition) e-book

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Wordsmith Craftsman (3rd edition) e-book

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This resource is an e-book version (pdf files) of Wordsmith Craftsman. Access to the e-books comes in an email with download information that is sent 1-2 business days after the order is processed. You then have 14 days to download the book which does not expire from your computer. (Access will come from the following email address: orders@commonsensepress.com.)

Written for the young adult, this course concentrates on making sure older students have the necessary communication and writing skills for their adult lives, no matter what occupation they pursue. In three parts it covers the various aspects of writing they will need “out in the real world." In Part One, “Writing Every Day," taking notes, writing letters, constructing summaries and composing business reports are covered. Part Two, “Language Power" includes paragraphs, writing techniques, and developing a personal writing style. This all builds up to the grand finale, “The Essay," which covers topics, structure, and the step-by-step writing. Different types of essays are practiced: expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive. Answers are printed in the back of the book for some of the exercises. This workbook has been revised and now includes updated information regarding e-mail communication and Internet research, additional examples, a brief discussion of research papers, and an added section on critical writing (reviews and critical essays). Very complete and informative, this is ideal for rounding out a high school writing program.

Publisher's Description of Wordsmith Craftsman (3rd edition) e-book
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.
Category Description for Wordsmith Series

Wordsmith (7-9) is the original book in the Wordsmith series, written by a homeschool mom. Instructions are directed to the student and interesting assignments encourage even reluctant writers. Lessons build from focusing on interesting word usage to sentence construction, to scene-setting, characterization, and well-written dialogue, and culminate in the writing of a short story. The book allows ample room to complete exercises, but stu­dents can also use regular paper so that you can reuse with several children. The book is a revised edition that features additional exer­cises and examples, an expanded section on writing short stories, additional explanation and examples of revision, and review/practice quizzes.

The Teacher Guide includes explana­tion of the philosophy of writing, further tips on revising, more ideas for additional writing assignments, and suggestions for incorporat­ing creative writing into other areas of the curriculum).

Wordsmith Apprentice (4-6) is the junior version; students pretend to be cub reporters. Wordsmith Craftsman (10-12) focuses on high school communication skills, including paragraph and essay construction and includes email and Internet research.

Access to e-book versions comes in an email with download information that is sent 1-2 business days after the order is processed. Book must be downloaded within 14 days of email and does not expire from your computer.

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Grades:9-12
Brand:Common Sense Press
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