Elementary Composition by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and George R. Carpenter
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"Elementary Composition" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and George R. Carpenter is an educational guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims to enhance the writing skills of students, particularly those in the seventh and eighth grades, by providing a structured approach to the principles of composition. The book covers various elements of writing, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the development of paragraphs and whole compositions. The beginning of "Elementary
Composition" introduces the importance of writing as a means of expression. It stresses that every student has likely engaged in various forms of writing, such as letters and narratives, prior to formally studying composition. The authors propose that composition is the art of putting together thoughts in a clear and coherent manner, distinct from grammar, which focuses more on the structure of sentences rather than their meaning. Through the initial section, readers are encouraged to explore their ability to express ideas effectively and to recognize the importance of practice and imitation in improving their writing skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958 |
|---|---|
| Author | Carpenter, George R. (George Rice), 1863-1909 |
| LoC No. | 06029063 |
| Title | Elementary Composition |
| Credits |
Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Composition and exercises |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48673 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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