Writing Paragraphs and Essays: Integrating Reading, Writing, and Grammar Skills

This is a comprehensive guide to developing well-focused paragraphs and short essays. It is an all-in-one rhetoric/reader/handbook ideal for instructors who want to order only one book for the course. The authors pace instruction and help students actively experience the relationships between reading, thinking and writing. The book is characterized by a friendly teaching voice, simple yet complete explanations, and opportunity for students to discuss, practice and write.