Writing with Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook

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