This handbook contains information about the main kinds, or genres, of writing. It also reviews the basic rules for writing effectively. The first part of the handbook describes each writing genre in detail For each genre, you'll discover the following: - different forms for that genre and the typical elements of each form
- advice on planning your writing and samples of graphic organizers
- numerous writing ideas and lists of valuable words
- tips for writing your first draft
- a checklist for revising your writing
- suggestions for sharing your writing
The second part of the handbook covers grammar, usage, and mechanics (GUM) skills. You'll find help for choosing the right words and using them correctly. This part of the handbook is also useful for checking capitalization and punctuation rules. Last, there's a checklist to guide you in proofreading your final drafts. |
