Description
Program Features
- Written directly to the student, this series encourages the student to take the initiative in developing basic writing skills
- Straightforward, detailed explanations of how to construct and organize compositions
- Careful, clear analysis of models from great writers of literature and classic nonfiction
- Instruction on how to write about topics in history, science, literature and poetry
- All source material for assignments is provided–no other books are needed
Skills Taught
- One-, two-, and three-level outlining.
- Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum
- Critical literary essays on fiction and poetry
- Researching and documenting source material
Accompanying Teacher Material
Writing With Skill Level 2 Instructor Text (sold separately) provides student instructions and scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work.
Available Format
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