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LoC No.: 10033771
Title: A First Book in Writing English
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "A First Book in Writing English" by Edwin Herbert Lewis is an educational guide focused on teaching principles of English composition, written in the late 19th century. The book is designed primarily for students in their early years of secondary education, aiming to provide them with foundational skills in writing, grammar, and rhetoric. Its content emphasizes the importance of clear communication through writing, offering practical advice on organizing thoughts, creating effective sentences, and mastering punctuation. The opening of the text outlines the rationale behind introducing writing composition to students at an earlier stage in their education, rather than waiting until their final high school year. Lewis argues for the value of allowing students to engage in framing generalizations about writing as they navigate new experiences and develop their thoughts. He emphasizes the need for clear rules and principles to guide students in their writing process, aiming to cultivate not only practical writing skills but also an appreciation for the beauty and artistry of language. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of writing techniques, promoting the idea that effective communication is essential for personal expression and understanding among individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewis, Edwin Herbert, 1866-1938
EBook No.: 62265
Published: May 28, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Composition and exercises
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10033771
Title: A First Book in Writing English
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A First Book in Writing English" by Edwin Herbert Lewis is an educational guide focused on teaching principles of English composition, written in the late 19th century. The book is designed primarily for students in their early years of secondary education, aiming to provide them with foundational skills in writing, grammar, and rhetoric. Its content emphasizes the importance of clear communication through writing, offering practical advice on organizing thoughts, creating effective sentences, and mastering punctuation. The opening of the text outlines the rationale behind introducing writing composition to students at an earlier stage in their education, rather than waiting until their final high school year. Lewis argues for the value of allowing students to engage in framing generalizations about writing as they navigate new experiences and develop their thoughts. He emphasizes the need for clear rules and principles to guide students in their writing process, aiming to cultivate not only practical writing skills but also an appreciation for the beauty and artistry of language. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of writing techniques, promoting the idea that effective communication is essential for personal expression and understanding among individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewis, Edwin Herbert, 1866-1938
EBook No.: 62265
Published: May 28, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Composition and exercises
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.