A unique program designed to develop better writers
This comprehensive and thorough
program provides prompted
instruction in all phases of the writing
process. It guides students through
readiness, brainstorming, pre-writing,
drafting, revising, editing, and
proofreading as they compose more
convincing papers and essays. If you
are looking for a research-based
program designed to turn your
reluctant writers into motivated and
fluent writers, you must take a look
at this successful series.
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Persuasive Writing
In Persuasive Writing, students express their opinions and try
to persuade the reader to agree with their view on an issue.
Topics:
• What motivates people?
• Developing an argument
• Brainstorming
• Choosing words
• Writing a business letter
Expository Writing
Students learn to explain, describe, give information, and
inform utilizing an embedded word processor and assisted by
a “guide on the side.”The guide provides chains – or
collections of steps – to improve organization, a key element
of expository writing.
Topics:
• The Five-Paragraph model
• Observing and reporting
• Doing research
• Comparison/contrast essays
• Evaluations
Narrative Writing
The Narrative Writing program helps the writer tell a story
that makes a specific point. Students proceed along
individually prescribed paths, using the program to create a
series of stories.
Topics:
• Selecting a topic
• Visualizing a scene
• Dramatic progression
• Character development
• Elements common to fiction
and nonfiction writing
Peer Reviews
Upon completing a writing assignment, the student invites a
peer to answer questions about it using a checklist tool.
Comments may then be reviewed by the writer, as well as
the teacher. The peer reviewer answers 10 questions, which
the writer and teacher can read.
