The Complete Upgrade Your Writing Series DVD
Finally, an easy-to-use resource that helps everyday students dramatically upgrade their everyday writing! Video Aided Instruction’s brand new Upgrade Your Writing DVD series is like a virtual writing clinic on DVD. It helps middle school students through adults (especially challenged learners requiring remediation) to express themselves more effectively; improve their command of grammar, usage, and mechanics; meet (and exceed) the requirements of their assignments; focus on their purpose and their audience; and develop a writing style that’s smooth, engaging, and truly their own!With these unique programs, viewers will master the tricks of:* brainstorming and getting ideas down on paper* turning a jumble of ideas into a structured outline* beating procrastination and treating “blinking cursor syndrome”
* writing sentences that are varied, interesting, and grammatically correct
* constructing paragraphs that hang together cohesively and are divided logically
* guiding the reader gracefully from each point to the next
* writing captivating introductions and compelling conclusions
* excelling in poetry, short stories, and other creative writing assignments
* learning new words by using roots, prefixes, suffixes, context clues, word cards, etc.
* avoiding errors in spelling, punctuation, agreement, word choice, and other areas* and much, much more!
The 10 DVDs in this invaluable series make ideal self-study aids, and they’re also the ultimate resources for educators (teachers, professors, administrators, etc.) who wish to further their own professional development, provide in-service training for their staff members, or supplement and enhance their classroom lessons.
The 10 programs in the
Upgrade Your Writing Series are:
* Prewriting* Organizing Your Thoughts* Overcoming Writer’s Block
*Crafting Sentences
* Building Paragraphs
* Connections & Transitions
* Introductions & Conclusions
* Expressing Yourself Creatively
* Improving Your Vocabulary* Avoiding Common MistakesDVD SPECIAL FEATURES:· Interactive Menus· Exact Scene Access· Study Guide Weblink· Instructor Profile· Company Profile
