ISBN: 97817412528 35

AUTHOR/S: Phil Walker

RRP: $14.95

CATEGORY: Handbook

PUBLICATION DATE: July 2008

The Excel Writers Handbook is a comprehens ive guide to improving students writing. It contains numerous explanat ions and examples for the practice of structured writing and will prove valuable to the following groups of students:

• students in Y ears 5-8 requiring a comprehensive coverage of writing skills and practi cal activities
• students from a non-English speaking background who would benefit from a comprehensive course in writing skills

Each section in the book (see contents listing below) consists of introductory explanatory material, examples and activities related to ea ch chapter topic

The main focus of each section is on providing a sound base for developing writing skills by the study of various explan ations and examples. The remainder of each chapter provides structured a ctivities. These structured activities, graduated in complexity, provide opportunities for students to practise the many aspects of writing and construction.

Answers and explanations (where necessary) have bee n included for self-assessment.