Practical English Composition: Book II. by Edwin L. Miller
"Practical English Composition: Book II" by Edwin L. Miller is an educational textbook designed for high school students, written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a second installment in a series focused on teaching composition skills, emphasizing practical application in writing, particularly in journalism. The book aims to equip students with essential writing techniques and an understanding of the organization of newspaper work, reinforcing both academic and vocational skills.The beginning of the text outlines the course’s objective of instructing students in writing plain newspaper English as a foundational aspect of composition. It includes discussions on the various roles within a newspaper organization, such as the managing editor and different types of reporters, and highlights the importance of gathering accurate news. Additionally, it suggests lessons on the elements of effective reporting, with a focus on practical assignments that students can relate to real-world experiences. Overall, this opening illustrates the book's commitment to fostering both writing proficiency and critical thinking about journalism's role in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Miller, Edwin L. (Edwin Lillie), 1868-1934 |
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| Title | Practical English Composition: Book II. For the Second Year of the High School |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Fox in the Stars, Chris Curnow, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Composition and exercises |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21341 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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