This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques--the imitation and analysis of great writers--with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature.Skills Taught:     * 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     * First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and compositionFeatures of the program:     * Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction     * All source material for assignments is provided--no other books are needed     * This Instructor Text provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student's work     * Student Workbook (sold separately) encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student     * First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition