Wordsmith Apprentice

Wordsmith Apprentice If you've got a 9–12-year-old with stories to tell (or even just a little spark of curiosity), Wordsmith Apprentice is your ticket to transforming him into a confident, capable writer. This isn't just another workbook—it's a hilarious, hands-on writing adventure that puts your child in the middle of a bustling newspaper office. One week: reporting breaking news Next week: designing a “help wanted” ad Later: penning poetry for the lifestyle page Created by World Magazine columnist Janie B. Cheaney, Wordsmith Apprentice delivers real, practical writing skills through: Laughter, comics, and super-clear instructions Grammar practice followed by playful, creative application Writing poetry, persuasive editorials, ads, editorials, dialogue, and news stories The end result? A student who not only understands sentence structure and paragraph flow, but who may also begin to enjoy putting his thoughts on paper.