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Emphasis on traditional grammar as well as practice with vital reference skills and step-by-step use of the Writing Process for eight different types of writing assignments, such as compare-contract essays, persuasive business letters, diamantes, and more. The student worktext provides guided practice, independent practice, chapter reviews, and cumulative reviews. Located at the back of the worktext, the Writing Handbook contains a thesaurus and writing models, and the Grammar Handbook contains a lists of abbreviations, prepositions, homophones, and diagramming models. The Teacher's Edition provides easy instructions to teach grammar for understanding and to guide the teaching of writing using the Writing Process. Students plan, draft, revise, proofread, and publish eight different types of writing: compare-contrast essay, persuasive business letter, personal narrative, book review, imaginative instructions, poetry, dramatic play, and research report. Rubrics are provided to help the teacher evaluate each type of writing. The Teacher's Edition contains reduced student pages and Extra Practice pages (with answers) as well as Keeping Up transparency masters (with answers) to quickly review grammar during the writing chapters. A thorough presentation of English instruction with a balance of grammar study and writing practice. - Publisher.