Composition is a vital form of communication. The ability to express thoughts and ideas through the written word is a skill that can be learned and mastered through careful practice. Step-by-step composition guidelines and annotated samples will equip each student to become a more effective communicator. Additional writing opportunities are included in each unit along with optional compositions in the Cultivating Creativity sections. These sections offer extra practice, encouraging students to use the skills learned for each composition in a new way. Improving writing style lessons are dispersed throughout several units of the composition text. These practice exercises require the student to rewrite or combine sentences and sharpen skills to be implemented in their own compositions. Thought-provoking questions invite students to consider the best method for presenting information in compositions.
The Vocabulary and Spelling portion of the book follows an intentional design for a broadened scope of learning. Each list is characterized by spelling rules, prefixes, Greek and Latin roots, specialized fields, and countries and territories. With twenty lists divided into four units, this book highlights history, fine arts, science, and business with terms in both spelling and vocabulary. Each list ends with practical exercises in spelling, prefixes and root practice, vocabulary word analogies, and vocabulary usage. Answers are found in Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling IV Teacher Key – Revised. Pb, 299 pgs. Sixth Edition.