Writing Talk: Paragraphs and Short Essays with Readings (5th Edition)

There are many different ways in which developing writers learn. Winkler and McCuen-Matherall have created a wiritng series that takes into account many of the known difficulties that developing writing students have with English language skills and strategies. Writing Talk: Paragraphs and Short Essays with Readings, 5/ereaches more students by providing the most varied practice exercises of any writing text.  Every unit contains Practice Exercises, Unit Tests, Unit Talk-Write Exercises, Unit Collaborative Assignments, Unit Writing Assignments, and Photo Writing Assignments. These diverse exercises will help students of all types, including visual, audio, and collaborative learners learn and retain the material.

Key Benefit: This innovative, confidence-building workbook is based on the assumption that people have a built-in “ear” for their language — i.e., can “hear” the patterns and rhythms that underlie speaking fluency and that fluency in writing can be developed by applying this inner “ear”. Key Topics: A multitude of exercises, assignments, and writing suggestions give the reader the opportunity to use their “inner ear” to develop their writing, editing, and revising skills and understanding of basic grammar. This version contains readings to enhance learning. Market: A helpful book for developing writers and students looking to improve writing skills.