First Steps in English Composition for Grammar and High Schools, Seminaries and Colleges: A New and Original Method Based on Class-Room Experience (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. C. Peterson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331789841 ISBN 13: 9780331789843

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the building blocks of clear writing with a practical, classroom-tested method.

This progressive guide teaches English composition through grouped word study, spelling, and foundational grammar. It blends practical exercises with teacher-friendly hints, focusing on phonics, pronunciation, word formation, and interpretation to help students write with accuracy and confidence.

In this edition, you’ll find structured lessons that connect language rules to everyday writing. The book uses real-world examples from literature to illustrate how simple, powerful language works, and it provides hands-on practices to reinforce correct usage, grammar, and style.

• Learn a clear approach to spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction
• Build skills with guided drills, word study, and construction practice
• See practical rules for pronouns, prepositions, agreement, and syntax
• Practice with examples drawn from classic and contemporary texts to reinforce understanding

Ideal for readers who want a solid, classroom-proven path to better writing, from elementary through higher education levels.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331789841
• ISBN 13: 9780331789843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152