Judy
02-10-2008, 03:20 PM
Put That in Writing Level One - Mastering the Paragraph by Steve & Shari Barrett - includes text (Softcover, spiral bound) and answer key/test bank (loose leaf, three-hole punched) - good to very good condition - $40ppd (new price is $62.45+ shipping).
Description from the website (Barrett's Bookshelf):
"Put That In Writing - Level One is a textbook that equips students with the writing skills needed in high school, college, and work settings. Formal academic writing differs from journaling and creative writing in that it emphasizes the use of analysis and reasoning to prove a contention. Through progressive lessons, Put That In Writing - Level One trains students in techniques for developing paragraphs with strong topic sentences and supporting points that are both logical and topical. Each chapter includes brief instructions with ample illustrations that are easily taught in a classroom or homeschool setting. Detailed daily exercises walk the student through each day’s tasks and permit teachers to easily track student progress. Paragraph assignments are broken down into simple steps and follow a three-week cycle.
Put That In Writing - Level One is a complete and integrated writing curriculum. For those who have found other writing curricula lacking in content and clear instruction, this textbook meets the need. Students learn not only to follow standard paragraph form, but also how to make one’s writing creative and interesting by adding style points and literary devices. Drills strengthen grammatical understanding. Various paragraph types are taught. Students learn to properly document research. Put That In Writing - Level One is the textbook that will prepare your student for the quality of writing expected as he or she advances through school and into a profession.
Course Objectives:
Recognizing sentence structure
Understanding paragraph structure
Using formal language
Adding interest with style points
Employing literary devices
Doing research
Avoiding plagiarism
Following MLA documentation
Evaluating and editing
Writing within time limits
Types of Paragraphs:
Descriptive
Definitive
Narrative
Process
Comparison
Cause or Effect
Analogy
Defending a position
Literary character analysis"
You can read more about this course and view samples at Barrett's Bookshelf. Please e-mail directly if interested. Thank you!
Judy
wrightstuff1@verizon.net
Description from the website (Barrett's Bookshelf):
"Put That In Writing - Level One is a textbook that equips students with the writing skills needed in high school, college, and work settings. Formal academic writing differs from journaling and creative writing in that it emphasizes the use of analysis and reasoning to prove a contention. Through progressive lessons, Put That In Writing - Level One trains students in techniques for developing paragraphs with strong topic sentences and supporting points that are both logical and topical. Each chapter includes brief instructions with ample illustrations that are easily taught in a classroom or homeschool setting. Detailed daily exercises walk the student through each day’s tasks and permit teachers to easily track student progress. Paragraph assignments are broken down into simple steps and follow a three-week cycle.
Put That In Writing - Level One is a complete and integrated writing curriculum. For those who have found other writing curricula lacking in content and clear instruction, this textbook meets the need. Students learn not only to follow standard paragraph form, but also how to make one’s writing creative and interesting by adding style points and literary devices. Drills strengthen grammatical understanding. Various paragraph types are taught. Students learn to properly document research. Put That In Writing - Level One is the textbook that will prepare your student for the quality of writing expected as he or she advances through school and into a profession.
Course Objectives:
Recognizing sentence structure
Understanding paragraph structure
Using formal language
Adding interest with style points
Employing literary devices
Doing research
Avoiding plagiarism
Following MLA documentation
Evaluating and editing
Writing within time limits
Types of Paragraphs:
Descriptive
Definitive
Narrative
Process
Comparison
Cause or Effect
Analogy
Defending a position
Literary character analysis"
You can read more about this course and view samples at Barrett's Bookshelf. Please e-mail directly if interested. Thank you!
Judy
wrightstuff1@verizon.net