Practical English Composition, Vol. 2: For the Second Year of the High School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Lillie Miller

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483038792 ISBN 13: 9780483038790

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical newspaper writing with this clear, guided volume

This edition teaches high school students how to craft plain, effective newspaper English. It emphasizes practical skills over theory, guiding you from the basics of the newsroom to writing clear reports, features, and editorials. The lessons balance reading, writing, and real-world exercises, helping students build workaday writing that works in the newsroom.

You’ll explore how a modern newspaper is organized, learn to identify core points, and practice reporting techniques that keep language accurate and engaging. The book blends foundational habits with hands-on tasks, including examples, assignments, and strategies used by editors and reporters in real life.

• Step-by-step guidance on structure, style, and clarity for everyday newspaper writing
• Practical exercises in reporting, compiling, and editing diverse items
• Examples and assignments that simulate real newsroom tasks
• Discussion of advertising, editorial work, and the craft of concise communication

Ideal for students aiming to become proofreaders, reporters, editors, or journalists, and for anyone seeking solid, usable English for the press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483038792
• ISBN 13: 9780483038790
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138