BASIC STEPS

This neatly designed program teaches students to align their thinking with clear purposes for writing or speaking. Housed in a tabbed three-ring binder, the program contains lessons and reproducible exercises based on three principles: supporting ideas with specific details, dividing general statements into main points (paragraph building), and summarizing with clarity. Students progress from the basics of writing five-paragraph essays in four main categories (explanatory, persuasive, contrast, and research) to a final section of more-advanced narrative essays, explanatory and contrast literature essays, speeches, and essay exams. Grades 5–8 (or remedial high school). 8½" x 11". Interact. Over 100 pages. Revised edition.

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