Writing with Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook

By Susan Wise Bauer

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933339535
• ISBN13: 9781933339535
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"