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 composition Features 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 Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student     • Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work     • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition