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Writing Nonfiction: A Simple, Clear Approach for High Schoolers Set
This self-paced approach to learning nonfiction composition helps the student learn to write clearly and effectively. This Set includes the following: a 134-page, softcover Student Textbook, 4 thin Learning Guides for the student to work through, and a packet of Teacher Resources.
The Student Textbook includes 22 short chapters and an extensive reference section. Instruction is divided into 5 main sections: 1. Seven essential steps to writing a great piece of nonfiction writing, 2. The essential parts making up every piece of nonfiction, 3. Common types of nonfiction, 4. Tools and tips to make your writing stronger, 5. Guidance on improving clarity and developing your writing style. The reference section offers common standards and usage examples for formatting assignments, writing outlines, researching documentation, plagiarism, etc. with a glossary to explain confusing terms. Students learn to write persuasive, personal, business, and academic pieces, including essays, research papers, resumes, business letters and more. The 4 Learning Guides outline assignments step by step and chapter by chapter, helping students progress through the book independently, checking off boxes as they go along. The course doesn’t have traditional exams but the Teacher Resource packet offers guidance on reviewing and evaluating the final writing assignment for each section of the text. ~ Nancie
Just as the painter may capture a scene in a striking, unique and beautiful way, so can a writer capture reality in a way that is unique and creative--even inspiring. Whether you are writing essays, reports or research papers; articles, blogs or proposals; biographies, can autobiography or a book; here is a simple, clear approach to writing nonfiction.
With twenty-two short chapters and an extensive reference section, this inviting handbook includes everything you need to learn to say the things you want to say clearly and effectively.
Its four accompanying learning guides cover the process of writing a paper; word use; sentence and paragraph structure; academic essays, reports and research papers; and tools to make writing clear and effective.
The writing curriculum offered by Heron Press emphasizes a self-paced mastery approach to learning grammar and composition. While not a heavy writing or grammar course, it seems to be very well-designed. The straightforward way the materials are presented alongside the course learning guides should permit most students to complete the program on their own. The publisher also has a Public Speaking Course (#035125) that compliments the series. Most sets include a student text, workbook, learning guide, exams and exam guides, and a materials list. While most of the learning guides are printed simply on plain paper and stapled in the corner, they really do seem to be the hub of the curriculum, essentially serving as a lesson plan.
These books and materials are secular in focus and philosophy. The publisher is associated with L. Ron Hubbard, but we didn't see any overt evidence of religious content. This is a well-designed series, with an emphasis on simplicity and focusing on the message.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Heron Books |
Grades: | 9-12 |
ISBN: | 9780897392587 |
Length in Inches: | 10.375 |
Width in Inches: | 9 |
Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.1 |