Wordsmith creative writing curriculum helps kids develop writing skills that will last a lifetime.
Teaching writing skills has never been easier than in this dynamic writing program. The Wordsmith Student Book is an easy-to-use creative writing course for young people that will develop their love for writing while building practical writing skills. The major principles addressed in this book apply to both types of writing:
Use definitive nouns and verbs, descriptive modifiers.
Understand and use sentence structure to advantage.
Anchor your writing in concrete detail; don't generalize.
Creative writing, in the simplest terms, is literally expressing oneself: a person communicating what is in him to the world outside. Why is this important? After all, most of the writing a child will have to do throughout his student career will be of the expository type: factual and objective. In an information age, the demand will increase for articulate writers who can communicate information clearly, without artistic frills or "creative" flourishes. So why bother with creative writing at all?
Expository writing is from the head; creative writing is from the heart. Actually, though, the distinction is not that neat. God created us to be integrated beings, and head and heart are to work together. The most memorable non-fiction is not dry, but charged with life and emotional appeal. The best fiction deals in concrete incident and detail, not vague flights of fancy.
Creative writing is a good place to start learning these principles, because your child has all the materials needed close at hand....language and experience.
The Student Book and The Teacher's Guide may be purchased separately for your convenience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Janie B. Cheaney became interested in creative writing at an early age. She began educating her two children at home in 1985, during which time she developed methods of writing instruction. Over the years, Janie has gained further insights while teaching various classes and workshops for home schooled children and their parents. In Janie's spare time, she has published articles, plays, and short fiction. She lives with her husband and children in Missouri. |
