Prepares students for college and on the job success. The writing process is covered step-by-step, as is editing for punctuation, mechanics, spelling, grammar, and sentences. Rigorous research skills are taught following guidelines for MLA 8 and APA 6 documentation styles. Additional lessons focus on reading non-fiction and literature, cross-curricular writing, speaking and listening, study skills and test taking. No SkillsBooks are available at this level.
Write for College Student Handbook
SKU
029315
ISBN
9781946391018
Grade 11-12
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Charlotte Mason
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Publisher's Description of Write for College Student Handbook
Write for College is the perfect handbook to help students write, read, study, speak, and learn in high school, college, and the workplace. The handbook helps them develop the writing rigor that colleges expect in argument essays, research reports, entrance essays, and much more. Students read dozens of high-interest models and use guidelines and checklists to create their own writing. They also learn strategies for testing well on Advanced Placement exams, college-entrance exams, and other high-stakes assessments.
- The Process of Writing teaches specific strategies for prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing.
- The Forms of Writing include guidelines, models, and checklists for every type of writing: personal, narrative, explanatory, argument, literary, creative, and research.
- The Tools of Learning help students read, study, collaborate, and test for success in high school and beyond.
- The Proofreader’s Guide teaches punctuation, mechanics, spelling, usage, grammar, and sentence rules.
- The Student Almanac provides fascinating facts for language, science, math, and social studies courses.
Category Description for Write for College - Grades 11 - 12
Write for College prepares upper high school students for college and workplace success. The Student Edition thoroughly covers the writing process, editing, punctuation, mechanics, spelling, grammar, and editing. Rigorous research skills are taught following guidelines for MLA 8 and APA 6 documentation styles. Additional lessons focus on cross-curricular writing, speaking and listening, reading nonfiction and literature, study skills, and test taking. There are no additional books at this level. The publisher provides the Digital Teacher Guide (links to publisher website) at no cost.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 11-12 |
| Brand: | Thoughtful Learning |
| ISBN: | 9781946391018 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.9 |
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