This textbook is an edition of "Essentials in Writing 10" by Stephens, published in 2015. The book is in good condition, with some wear on the cover. Please note that this listing does not include any DVDs. It is a great resource for students seeking to improve their writing skills. The book features the author's insights on writing, grammar, and other important aspects of effective communication. It is a valuable addition to any student's library and an excellent reference for writers of all levels. A subscription to the DVD lectures can be purchased separately from the author.

From the publisher's website:
EIW Level 10 provides high school students who are now homeschooling with the writing skills needed for high school and university writing, the SAT, college applications, and beyond.

CORE FOCUSES

  • SENTENCE STRUCTURE – Dependent and Independent Clause; Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences; Address Sentence Errors (Fragment, Run On, and Comma Splice) FORMAL PARAGRAPH –  Structure; Expository, Persuasive, Compare/Contrast, Descriptive, Cause/Effect, and Narrative Paragraphs
  • THE WRITING PROCESS – In Depth Study of Each Part of the Writing Process; Practice the Writing Process with Each Multi-paragraph Composition
  • ESSAYS (Formal and Informal) – Detailed Instruction and Step by Step Process for Narrative, Personal Expository, Persuasive, and Compare/Contrast Essays
  • RESEARCH PAPER (Project) – Detailed Instruction and Step by Step Process to Conduct and Write a Research Paper (CAUSE/EFFECT)