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Writing With Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook

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Writing With Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook introduces students to classical writing techniques, blending imitation and analysis of great works with original composition exercises across history, science, biography, and literature. This first volume of a four-part series guides learners through outlining, narrative writing, literary essays, and research skills, laying a strong foundation for advanced rhetoric and composition.
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Ideal for students beginning their journey into high-level writing skills, educators seeking a comprehensive classical writing curriculum, and parents wanting structured, independent learning resources.

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Traditional principles. Contemporary methods. Unparalleled results.

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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

The first volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition.

Features of the program:

  • Writing assignments are modelled 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

The first volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition.

Series: The Complete Writer

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933339535

Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: The Well-Trained Mind Press

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Audience: Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1334g

Pages: 568

About the Author

Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.

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