This manual investigates the pedagogical strategies required to effectively teach composition using the model essay approach. Elizabeth Penfield, a seasoned educator in the field of rhetoric and composition, provides a structured framework for instructors to utilize the accompanying anthology of essays. The text outlines specific methods for analyzing prose, facilitating classroom discussion, and evaluating student writing based on the models presented in the primary textbook.

The material suggests a highly practical, instructor-focused resource designed to standardize the teaching of composition through established rhetorical models. Its content reflects the standard academic expectations for college-level writing instruction, providing a clear methodology for educators to follow.