Building on the basic process introduced in Writing 1-prewriting, drafting, conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing-this 40 lesson unit provides students with experience in diverse composition styles and encourages increased self-direction. The emphasis in this reproducible book shifts from teacher-directed to student-directed application, inspiring students to explore various solutions to problems, in addition to planning and carrying out individual projects. The 51 handouts include writing an argument, creating an ad, poetry analysis, and examining current events. Grades 10-12. (WCB189)

Writing 2: Becoming a Writer (Curriculum Unit)

Education & Teaching

James V. Connell

Mary Anne Kovacs

Mary Enda Costello

Gloria Levine

Joe Toner

Studying & Workbooks

The Center for Learning

This curriculum unit of lessons and reproducible exercises enables teachers to make writing a more personal and successful experience for students. Focusing on individual and group interaction, the lessons encourage students to use their creativity and spontaneity to enjoy the process of composition without the usual headaches of grammar and stylistic patterns. The lessons are divided into three sections: Warm-up Writing Exercises, Writing the Paragraph, and Writing the Essay. Specific lessons focus on writing a topic sentence, combining sentences, selecting supportive details, and analyzing sample compositions. (The student edition incorporates all of the worksheets into a handy workbook format.) Grades 7-12. Spiralbound. 8½'' x 11'' (WCB220)

Basic Composition (Student Workbook)

Teen & Young Adult

Glorial Levine

Mary Jo Moran

Bernadette Marie Ondus

Education & Reference

Building on the skills learned in Basic Composition, this curriculum unit provides an in-depth review of basic and advanced composition and sentence skills. Students are encouraged to work individually, with partners, and in small groups to refine their thinking skills and to review their respective compositions. The lessons are divided into four sections reviewing basic concepts, teaching thinking skills, developing more advanced composition skills, and providing practice in writing the advanced composition. Specific lessons include revising paragraphs, analogies, writing comparison and contrast compositions, and using transitional sentences. (The student edition incorporates all of the exercises into one convenient workbook.) Grades 7 and up. (WCB217)

Advanced Composition (Curriculum Unit)

Donald L. Stephan

Jill Vining-Donovan

Schools & Teaching

Building on the skills learned in Basic Composition, this curriculum unit provides an in-depth review of basic and advanced composition and sentence skills. Students are encouraged to work individually, with partners, and in small groups to refine their thinking skills and to review their respective compositions. The lessons are divided into four sections reviewing basic concepts, teaching thinking skills, developing more advanced composition skills, and providing practice in writing the advanced composition. Specific lessons include revising paragraphs, analogies, writing comparison and contrast compositions, and using transitional sentences. (The student edition incorporates all of the exercises into one convenient workbook.) Grades 7 and up. (WCB218)

Advanced Composition (Student Workbook)

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

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