by Gabriel Arquilevich
Junior high and high school students will delight in this friendly, day-by-day guide to writing. From the intricacy of sentence structure to the complexity of the sestina, this book is a comprehensive, engaging introduction to writing. Consists of the following time table.
COMPOSITION: A step beyond the rudimentary rules of usage and punctuation, these 48 days focus on word choice, sentence structure, style, and more.
FICTION: Beginning with character development, students lay the ground work for a story in 15 days. Studies of dialogue and point of view are porvided.
POETRY: In these 10 days, students practice a variety of forms, from the sonnet to song lyrics. Also included is a look at line break and imagery.
WRITING IN ACTION: These 27 days introduce the student to a variety of nonfiction forms, including letter writing, speech writing, technical writing, journalism and advertising. This section also includes some unusual assignments, including an epistolary scene, imitating an author, and “fun and games” activities.
In short, Writing for 100 Days is a valuable resource offering a refreshing alternative to the standard textbook.
