Series Synopsis
There are 4 modes of writing that build foundational skills: descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. Each reproducible book in this series targets a specific reason for writing, with "real world" lesson themes and basic grammar and composition review. Instructions in each book are clear and to-the-point, so that students can quickly get down to practice writing in these 64-page worktexts. Each lesson is accompanied by helpful prompts including examples, sample responses, and illustrations in order to keep students motivated.
Each book includes a CD which includes a complete electronic PDF version of the book which allow users to copy/paste text and certain images for sharing, emailing, projecting on a whiteboard, etc. Other features:
Incremental teaching method, which includes answer keys
Basic grammar reviews pages interspersed with regular lesson pages
"Real world" themes make instruction relevant to students' lives
A special, culminating project at the end of each worktext
Titles available in this series:
Descriptive Writing: Topics include people, places, objects, events, impressions, specifications
Expository Writing: Topics include directions, explanations, discussions, information, instruction, analysis
Narrative Writing: Topics include plot, characters, dialogue, setting, conflict, climax
Persuasive Writing: Topics include advertising, debate, propoganda, opinion, complaints, requests
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