Traditional principles. Contemporary methods. Unparalleled results.
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 Black-and-white illustrations throughout
