The Complete Writer: Writing With Skill Level 1 Instructor Text

From the Publisher: This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques–the imitation and analysis of great writers–with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. It is designed as the perfect next step for students who have completed the Writing With Ease series or an equivalent composition curriculum.

Skills Taught:

~ One- and two-level outlining

~ Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, scientific descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum

~ Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry

~ Researching and documenting source material

Features of the Program:

~ Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction

~ Instructor Text provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work

~ Student workbook (sold separately) encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student

~ Prepares students for high-level rhetoric and composition.

See Susan’s updated grade recommendations here.