Middle School 7/8 Series: Simplified Writing
The 7/8 Series builds on the foundations laid in the 6/7 Series. Your student learns that composition depends on the ability to purposefully craft diction (word choice) and syntax (word arrangement) — so your student continues to practice choosing precise and powerful words and clearly arranging the words in clear, strong paragraphs with purpose.
Your student learns about essay writing and form, and how it’s key to all future academics — and finds out that there are many different kinds of writing, each with its own purpose, audience, and style (or way to write). Because learning to write isn’t just about academic writing, students learn to see those differences — and purposefully choose the writing techniques and styles needed for each type of writing.
And perhaps most importantly, in the 7/8 Series, students learn that there are “secrets” to crafting paragraphs and essays — ways to make writing easier and more enjoyable — so your student comes away with a strong understanding and ability to craft longer portions of text with confidence.