Writing with Power

Composition

• Engaging collaborative writing projects in every chapter capture students' interest.
  • Systematic, in-depth instruction—students progress step-by-step through the writing process.
  • Student practice activities are included at each step of the writing process.
  • Literary models serve as mentor texts.
  • Student models are featured.
  • Grammar lessons are integrated within the writing process.
  • 6 Trait rubrics guide teacher and student evaluation.

Language

• Comprehensive grammar instruction and practice powers students' writing.
  • Direct grammar, usage, and mechanics instruction with detailed examples.
  • Extensive practice for each rule.
  • Prompts for writing applications are embedded.
  • A Grammar QuickGuide serves as an easy-to-use reference for grammatical terms.
  • The Power Rules, the 10 "must-know" language conventions, are integrated throughout.
  • Pretests and posttests in each chapter assess student mastery.
  • The Power of Language lessons show students how to use grammatical options to make writing come alive.

21st Century Skills

• Critical thinking, communication, and technology skills for school and the workplace.
  • Collaboration, critical thinking, and media-literacy skills are emphasized in every chapter.
  • A 150-page Guide to 21st Century School and Workplace Skills provides instruction, models, and practice for all skills.
  • Includes tips for study skills, taking tests, and completing job and college applications.