Put That in Writing Level 1: Mastering the Paragraph, has 36 units and teaches nine different types of paragraphs: descriptive, definition, narrative, process, compare/contrast, cause/effect, analogy, defending a position, and literary character analysis. As well as learning these different types of writing, students will also learn to evaluate paragraphs critically, the way teachers do. This level has a separate Answer Key/Test Booklet which contains answers for all daily assignments, as well as quizzes and a final exam. This volume is non-consumable, spiral-bound, and has multiple scheduling options.
Put That In Writing Level 1 2ED
Description
This is a textbook which prepares students for 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:
- Week 1 - Student Follows steps to construct an assigned paragraph.
- Week 2 - Student follows steps for researching and preparing notes for a timed-write in class.
- Week 3 - Student corrects and edits the graded paragraph from week one.
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 advances through school and into a profession.
Please note that the answer key/test bank is NOT included. It may be purchased separately.
Author Shari Barrett holds a degree in secondary education, a passion for writing, and a real desire to teach. Put That in Writing courses provide introductory information (Level One) or review (Level Two), formal writing guidelines, and writing process overviews as well as cyclical lessons for the different styles of writing. A three-week teaching rotation begins with constructing a paragraph/essay, progressing to researching and preparing notes for a timed-write session, and finally, correcting and editing the paragraph/essay. Both volumes are non-consumable, spiral-bound, and have multiple scheduling options.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Barrett's Bookshelf |
| Author: | Steve & Shari Barrett |
| ISBN: | 9780972873130 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |
