Exposition in Class-Room Practice (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Theodore C. Mitchill

 
9780267288878: Exposition in Class-Room Practice (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master clear, persuasive expository writing with classroom-tested methods .

This instructional text helps students and teachers explore practical ways to explain ideas, using outlines, summaries, and step-by-step writing tasks that align with secondary school work.

This edition centers on the choice of subject and content, with detailed guidance on how to plan, organize, and present explanations. It emphasizes outlines and summaries, and includes guided practice to develop precision, coherence, and conciseness in student writing.
  • Balanced coverage of practical tasks in exposition, including paraphrase, analysis, and criticism
  • Explicit guidance on outlining, amplifying outlines, and writing from outlines
  • Illustrative material drawn from classroom trials to show effective strategies
  • Systematic exercises and “Guides for Criticism” to build independent editing skills
Ideal for readers of high school English courses, as well as teachers seeking structured methods to improve students’ expository writing.

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