
audiobook
by Stratton D. (Stratton Duluth) Brooks, Marietta Hubbard
AND
NEW YORK - CINCINNATI - CHICAGO AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
PREFACE
PART 1 - 1. EXPRESSION OF IDEAS ARISING FROM EXPERIENCE
II. EXPRESSION OF IDEAS FURNISHED BY IMAGINATION
III. EXPRESSION OF IDEAS ACQUIRED THROUGH LANGUAGE
IV. THE PURPOSE OF EXPRESSION
V. THE WHOLE COMPOSITION
VI. LETTER WRITING
VII. POETRY
This guide to written expression invites high‑school students to discover the pleasure of putting thoughts into words, rather than merely analyzing literature. It blends description, narration, exposition, and argument into a series of short, purposeful themes that encourage repeated practice and gradual improvement. Each exercise builds on the last, focusing on a single point so learners can see clear progress without being overwhelmed.
The authors stress a supportive classroom atmosphere, recommending that every completed piece be read aloud and praised for its strengths while offering gentle, specific feedback on one area at a time. Alongside the writing tasks are oral drills that reinforce the same principles, helping students develop confidence in spoken as well as written communication. By the end of the first part, pupils should feel more fluent, more assured, and better equipped to craft coherent paragraphs that flow into a unified whole.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (739K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1869–1949
Best known as a leading American educator, he helped shape public education and went on to lead both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Missouri. He also wrote widely used school readers and textbooks for children.
View all booksBest known as the co-author of an early 20th-century writing textbook, this educator helped shape a practical, encouraging approach to composition. Her work focused on helping students write clearly, confidently, and with purpose.
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