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Reasoning and Writing introduces higher-order thinking skills as the foundation for writing skills. At the earliest levels, lessons build around vibrant stories, giving ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ an awareness of logical connections and narrative structures. Students learn to organize their thoughts into words, first through oral activities such as storytelling and readersʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™ theater, and later, on paper.

By Level C, ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ are fully involved in the writing process and are developing consistent procedures for writing, editing, and revising their work. They learn to express their thoughts in a clear and consistent manner. They are shown how to critique their work as a reader would, thus eliminating possible sources of confusion.

Reasoning and Writing combines instruction in writing with a strong skills orientation. From lesson to lesson, work on skills is integrated with writing. Students learn that spelling, punctuation, and grammar are essential to effective communication.

Features:

• Well thought-out, scripted lessons enable you to present skills in a way that is easy for ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to assimilate.
• Tightly sequenced instruction ensures that concepts are continually applied and consolidated.
• Relevant practice in mechanics, usage, and grammar refines editing skills and shapes better writing.
• Careful teaching of analysis and logic skills improves the way ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ communicate in all subject areas.