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PublisherFamilius LLC

ISBN-101945547189

ISBN-139781945547188

eBay Product ID (ePID)235517630

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Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication Name5 Essays You Must Master to Be College Ready : A Complete Guide to Nailing the Most Common Essays You'll Encounter in College

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

SubjectReference, Curricula, Composition & Creative Writing

TypeTextbook

AuthorLaura Torres

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Education

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight11.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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ReviewsStudents who lack a basic understanding of the essentials of essay writing suffer from poor grades and low self-confidence. Laura Torres, a college composition teacher, wants to help, with discrete chapters on research, essay prompts, and the five different kinds of essays. Within each chapter, Torres establishes a routine to help avoid writer's block and get ideas flowing. She works on skills like effective description in narrative essays, avoiding logical fallacies in argumentative essays, and effective organization in compare/contrast essays. Each section builds on the one before it, so that by the time you have written your way through, you will be ready for anything college throws your way. The material in this book is pretty standard; the information, tips, and suggestions are not particularly ground-breaking or revelatory. However, following Torres's guidance will get you a solid foundation from which to build. This book's biggest strength is its easy-to-follow format. The text instructions are straightforward and easy to understand, perfect for any high school student. The graphic design of this book is quite nice, with pictures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other pictorial aides to help with comprehension. This book is perfect for getting familiar with college essay writing and the writing process. Reviewed By: Gretl - Age 16-- Grett , Kids Book Buzz

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TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal808.066378

Table Of ContentIntroduction Before You Begin Narrative Essays Sample Student Narrative Essay Essay Assignment Prewriting Techniques Outlining the Story Discovering your Purpose Effective Description Rough Draft Description Revision Worksheet Essay Critique Next Step Worksheet Grading Rubric Compare/Contrast Essays Sample Student Comparison Essay Essay Assignment Compare/Contrast Essay Topics Prewriting Techniques The Thesis Statement Point-by- Point Organization Block Organization Combo Organization Introductions and Conclusions Rough Draft Essay Critique Next Step Worksheet Grading Rubric Introduction to Research Academic Sources Avoiding Plagiarism MLA Formatting Summary/Response Essays Sample Article Sample Student Summary/Response Essay Essay Assignment Annotating an Article Summarizing an Article Writing a Response Rough Draft Essay Critique Next Step Worksheet Grading Rubric Research Papers Sample Student Research Paper Research Paper Assignment Prewriting Techniques Conducting Research Thesis Statements Outline Body Paragraphs Introductions and Conclusions Rough Draft Research Paper Critique Next Step Worksheet Grading Rubric Argumentative Essays Sample Student Argumentative Essay Essay Assignment Choosing a Topic Determining Purpose Addressing the Opposition Creating a Working Thesis Types of Arguments and Evidence Outlines Transitions Introductions Conclusions Conducting Research

SynopsisPulitzer Prize winner David McCullough said, "Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That's why it's so hard." Too many students enter college without a basic understanding of writing, which can affect every aspect of their education. Author and educator Laura Torres provides a one-stop guide to preparing secondary and homeschool students for college-level writing. This handbook covers the five most common types of essays: Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary/Response Research Argumentative The 5 Essays You Must Master to Be College Ready includes lessons, tips, and organizational guides for writing clear and compelling essays. Torres walks students through the complete writing process, from outlining to revising and ultimately evaluating their work (with provided grading rubrics). With this easy-to-follow instruction, students can master these essay types, be college ready , and redefine what it means to think and communicate well.