Jensen's Format Writing

Jensen’s Format Writing provides college preparatory, expository writing instruction that is based on a well-organized template. The book is organized into six sections. There is so much to cover here so you could plan to spend more than one year with this course, although there is a suggested 180- day schedule. Section one works on single paragraph formats. Then, in section two, you’ll work on the elements of the five paragraph essay and different formats you can use. Book reports put the five paragraph formats to use in section three. Section four works on busi­ness writing. In section five, you’ll work on the principle of condensation as you learn how to write in various lengths. Reduce, abridge, abbreviate, shorten, cut, compress, compact, or distill your work! Now you are ready to com­pose a major paper and all of its components as outlined in section six. The workbook is very straightforward in its presentation of this writ­ing style and is very clear, concise, and helpful. It contains check sheets and forms, tests, answer keys, and a two-year schedule if you’d like to spend more time. The suggested lesson plans offer room for record-keeping.