Writing Paragraphs and Essays: Integrating Reading, Writing, and Grammar Skills

This text is a comprehensive guide to developing well-focused paragraphs and short essays. It is an all-in-one rhetoric/reader/handbook ideal for instructors who want to order only one book for the course. The authors carefully pace instruction and help students actively experience the relationship among reading, thinking, and writing. The book is characterized by an extremely friendly teaching voice, simple yet complete explanations, and ample opportunity for students to discuss, practice, and write.