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
- Step-by-step instruction in how to write narratives, sequences, definitions, explanations, comparisons and contrasts, biographical sketches, and much more
- Exercises in style and sound
- Extensive practice in planning and carrying out independent projects
- Direction in note-taking, documentation, and avoiding plagiarism
- All source material for assignments is provided–no other books are needed
Accompanying Teacher Material
Writing With Skill Level 3 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.
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