Writing With Skill, Level 1: Instructor Text

Description

This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques—the imitation and analysis of great writers—with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Skills Taught:      • One- and two-level outlining      • Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum      • Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry      • Researching and documenting source material      • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program:      • Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction      • All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed      • This Instructor Text provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work      • Student Workbook (sold separately) encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student      • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition