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In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal for High School

$49.00

120 lessons for a full English credit
Great for reluctant and eager writers
Helps teens enjoy poetry and prose
Builds confidence in every writer
Encourages creativity without overwhelm

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Our In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal is the perfect resource for both your budding writer and reluctant student in grades 9-12.

This 120-lesson journal examines traditional forms of poetry and prose, pointing out the literary devices and characteristics of each form while maintaining a fun and investigative tone.

Whether you've already tried and loved our High School Reading Journal, or you're looking for an enjoyable yet practical high school language arts credit, this curriculum has everything you need to help your student explore creative writing and develop good habits as a writer.

Our In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal is the perfect resource for both your budding writer and reluctant student in grades 9-12.

This 120-lesson journal examines traditional forms of poetry and prose, pointing out the literary devices and characteristics of each form while maintaining a fun and investigative tone.

Suggested age level: Grades 9-12

The Answer Key for In Your Own Words will be added to your account as a digital download. You can use it on your device or print it.

With In Your Own Words, students will:

Study the characteristics of multiple forms of poetry AND prose

Encounter specifically-chosen literary examples that are both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read

Learn the steps of the writing process so they can confidently approach any writing project

Be encouraged to share their work and continue to develop in their writing ability. find a balance between education and passion, honing their skills in many areas while discovering what they most enjoy writing

Develop their communication skills to be better equipped for future education and careers

Study the characteristics of multiple forms of poetry AND prose

Encounter specifically-chosen literary examples that are both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read

Learn the steps of the writing process so they can confidently approach any writing project

Develop their communication skills to be better equipped for future education and careers

Looking for a language arts course for your student that is engaging, fun, and also provides a full high school credit?

Why you’ll love it

Fosters creativity without overwhelm
Keeps creative writing manageable and enjoyable
Carefully and clearly explains new concepts while allowing your high schooler to practice what they're learning
Daily exercises and writing assignments at the end of each unit
Students are challenged to expand their creative horizons and practice techniques they may never have attempted before

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Step-by-Step Process

Each unit of the journal breaks down the writing process into manageable pieces, clearly explaining each step. Checklists and reminders ensure your student understands what is required of them and what parts of their writing to focus on at each stage of the process. Students complete a review and assessment after both the poetry and prose sections of the book in order to refresh their memory and show how much they have learned. From brainstorming to finalizing, students are taught and equipped!

Wide Variety of Writing Styles

By examining a wide variety of literature, from journal entries to ballads, students are taught to engage with many styles of writing. Helpful questions and prompts get your student thinking outside their comfort zone and equip them to grow their reading, writing, and overall communication skills even after they've completed the journal.

Simplifies Poetry

Not sure your student will love poetry? That's okay! In Your Own Words demystifies poetry by explaining poetic styles, meter, literary devices, and structures like feet, lines, and stanzas. Then, your high schooler is challenged to write their own poetry using the tools they've been given and the concepts they've learned.

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Looking for a language arts course for your student that is engaging, fun, and also provides a full high school credit?

Our In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal is the perfect resource for both your budding writer and reluctant student in grades 9-12. This 120-lesson journal examines traditional forms of poetry and prose, pointing out the literary devices and characteristics of each form while maintaining a fun and investigative tone.

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FAQs

Are there prerequisites?

This course is designed to be completed in grades 9-12. Students should have a firm grasp of the use of language. In Your Own Words does not include grammar or spelling instruction.
Does In Your Own Words have a teacher’s manual?

In Your Own Words is an independent learning-based course and does not require a teacher’s manual. A digital answer key that can be downloaded to your device is available.
How long does In Your Own Words take to complete?

In Your Own Words is a full year course. Suggested pacing guidelines are given in the introductory lesson. The book can be completed by following 5 lessons per week for 24 weeks or 4 lessons per week for 30 weeks. However, the schedule can also be spread out to fit your student's course load or academic plan.
How many pages does In Your Own Words have?

In Your Own Words has 156 pages, covers 120 lessons plus 10 bonus challenges, and includes many literary examples.
What are the credentials of the Not Consumed team?

The Not Consumed team exists for one purpose: to help your family grow in faith so you can live #NotConsumed. We are homeschool parents with over 220 years of combined homeschooling experience, advanced degrees in education and curriculum design, and a deep love for serving families well. Every Bible study, family resource, and homeschool curriculum we create is anchored in Scripture and made to be practical, clear, and easy to use, because we know your days are already full.
We believe the best learning happens when families gather around God's Word together, so we create resources that work across ages and stages to make that time meaningful, approachable, and real.
What do you believe?

I believe that the Bible is the absolute authority in matters of faith and practice. It's 100% true, with no exceptions or figurative sections. I believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture; in one God eternally existing in three Persons; in the creation of all things, including man, as the direct act of God; in eternally secure salvation by grace through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the incarnation and virgin birth of Christ, and in His bodily resurrection; in the personal, bodily, premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ and His millennial reign on earth.
Is the curriculum accredited?

Though schools can be accredited, there is not an accreditation program for curriculum.

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God has blessed the Not Consumed team with a great deal of education (including a variety of degrees) and decades of combined homeschool experience. Several team members have subject specific degrees or master's degrees in education, specifically curriculum design.

I believe that the Bible is the absolute authority in matters of faith and practice. It's 100% true, with no exceptions or figurative sections. I believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture; in one God eternally existing in three Persons; in the creation of all things, including man, as the direct act of God; in eternally secure salvation by grace through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the incarnation and virgin birth of Christ, and in His bodily resurrection; in the personal, bodily, premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ and His millennial reign on earth.

Though schools can be accredited, there is not an accreditation program for curriculum.

This course is designed to be completed in grades 9-12. Students should have a firm grasp of the use of language. In Your Own Words does not include grammar or spelling instruction.

In Your Own Words is an independent learning-based course and does not require a teacher’s manual. A digital answer key that can be downloaded to your device is available.

In Your Own Words is a full year course. Suggested pacing guidelines are given in the introductory lesson. The book can be completed by following 5 lessons per week for 24 weeks or 4 lessons per week for 30 weeks. However, the schedule can also be spread out to fit your student's course load or academic plan.

In Your Own Words has 156 pages, covers 120 lessons plus 10 bonus challenges, and includes many literary examples.

In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal for High School

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Our In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal is the perfect resource for both your budding writer and reluctant student in grades 9-12.

Our In Your Own Words Creative Writing Journal is the perfect resource for both your budding writer and reluctant student in grades 9-12.

With In Your Own Words, students will:

Looking for a language arts course for your student that is engaging, fun, and also provides a full high school credit?

Why you’ll love it