Developing Composition Skills - Rhetoric and Grammar ISBN: 0838426557 • 2nd Edition © 2003 • 220 pages 8 x 10 • Available Now
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Now with CNN video clips, Internet activities, updated reading selections and a "Getting Started" section, this best-seller continues to provide practice in the rhetorical modes while integrating instruction with readings, grammar, and critical thinking skills.
Features
- Students focus on narrating, describing, analyzing, comparing and contrasting, classifying, and evaluating at the paragraph level.
- A complete introduction to the essay, with readings and sample writing, provides a bridge to essay-level writing.
- Updated mulitcultural readings act as a springboard for student writing.
- Compelling CNN video clips provide thematic writing prompts for each chapter.
- Internet activities encourage students to use technology for research, motivation, and inspiration.
- New "Getting Started" section includes goals, writing assignments, and video activities.
Table of Contents
1. Introducing the Paragraph
2. Narrating
3. Describing
4. Analyzing Reasons (Causes)
5. Analyzing Processes
6. Comparing and Contrasting
7. Classifying
8. Evaluating Effects
Appendices