Copy/Write, Basic Writing Through Controlled Composition

by Donna Gorrell

Features copy assignments as models for original writing assignments, and uses a grammar section for explanations of and reference to English syntax. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316321338
• ISBN13: 9780316321334
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A blast from the past

I've found that a good number of "old" books, actually have excellent ideas for teaching what would be considered difficult subjects, and I think that I'm not alone in saying that writing, and more specifically composition, falls into this category.This is one of such books; the clarity in which the grammar points are presented, and backed by real exercices is in a way,quite refreshing.I'm a teacher and this subject in particular (composition)had been a thorn on my side, mainly because most of the "modern" books out there, focus on a grammar point,turning it into something dry and boring.This book turns a reading into something interesting and fun, even if some of them may be a little outdated. It would be great to have an updated version.

A great way to learn!

The first time I went through this book, I was very skeptical, first, no body had ever mentioned this book before, and second, it didn't have any pictures in it! But, still I read some of it, and the more I read it, the more interesting I found it. This is the kind of book that teaches you real abilities, both for school and your everyday job. I'm a teacher, and the simplicity, of the idea the author worked with, was very entertaining, the way it connects reading, writing, and grammar practice makes it a great find. It also worked wonders in my advanced ESL class, the students thought this was one of the best ways to improve their knowledge of the English language. The only thing that I have trouble with, is the fact that some of the exercises may be outdated, and if posible I would like to get in touch with the author and convince her to update it.