Writing With Skill, Level 1: Instructor Text

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 Instructor Text provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student's work
* Student Workbook (sold separately) encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student
* First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition