Essentials in Writing Level 8 - Combo Pack

Overview

• Review Sentences, Sentence Structure (Compound and Complex Sentences), Address Sentence Errors (Fragment and Run On); and Dependent and Independent Clauses
• Grammar (SUPPLEMENTAL): Subject/Predicate (Complete, Simple and Compound Subjects/Predicates), Nouns, Proper Nouns, Action Verbs, Adjectives, Pronouns, Linking Verbs, Possessive Nouns, Subject/Verb Agreement, Adverbs,Appositives, Proper Adjectives – NOTE: Grammar Review is Supplemental and Includes Video Component Only
• Mechanics of Dialogue and Purposeful Dialogue
• Parts of a Paragraph and Writing a Paragraph
• How to Choose an Appropriate Writing Form
• Letter (Includes Format and Composition)
• The Writing Process: Prewrite, Draft, Revise, Edit and Publish
• Use the Writing Process to Compose Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive Writing in Formal Formats Including Paragraph, Essay and Business Letter; and Informal Format such as a Friendly Letter
• Research Project/Paper
• Effective Writing Skills: Strong Details, Transitions, Beginning/Middle/End Concept, Logical Sequence of Events, Variety of Sentence Structure, Use of Figurative Language Including Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Imagery, and Vivid Language
• Revision: Word Choice (Use of a Thesaurus), Using Strong Details, a Variety of Sentence Structure in Writing, Figurative Language when Appropriate, and Adding Dialogue when Appropriate