Writing with Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933339535)

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 Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student - Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student's work - First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition

Author: Susan Wise Bauer
ISBN-10: 1933339535
ISBN-13: 9781933339535
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Language: English
Published: 01/16/2012
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.86lbs
Size: 10.99h x 8.51w x 1.09d