Complete Writer: Writing with Skill Level 1 Student Workbook

Learn how to write with clarity and confidence! This groundbreaking writing series for middle school students combines time-tested classical techniques–the imitation and analysis of great writers–with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. The Workbook is written directly to the student to foster independence and encourage them to take the initiative in developing their basic writing skills while giving essential training in organization, composition structure, and research methods. All source material included. Straightforward, detailed explanations of how to construct and organize compositions prepares students for high-level rhetoric and composition. The Writing with Skill Instructor Text is also required, but all source material for assignments is included; no other books are needed. Skills taught in Level 1 include one- and two-level outlining; writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum; constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry; researching and documenting source material; and using full sentences while texting. (The last one isn’t true; our powers are mighty but limited). We advise starting all students in Level 1.

This book includes 4 lessons per week for 36 weeks with assignments given step by step to ensure student success. Scripted teaching texts and detailed explanations are found in The Complete Writing with Skill Level 1 Instructor Text, purchased separately.