Imitation in Writing

Ref:  IW

Matt Whitling utilizes the time-tested method of IMITATION for a truly classical approach to writing instruction for elementary students. The Imitation In Writing series is a simple and effective way for anyone to master the art and discipline writing.

Each text includes a short background of imitation as a means of teaching writing, instructions on how to implement the program, grading guidelines, and worksheets for each literature selection that is to be imitated. Plot Summary Answer Keys are also included.

May be used as early as the third grade, but appropriate for all ages.

 Titles Include:

• Aesop’s Fables 
• Fairy Tales 
• Medieval Legends                            
• Greek Myths 
• Greek Heroes 
• Poetry Primer 
• Poetry Primer Teacher’s Edition     
• The Grammar of Poetry 
• The Grammar of Poetry Teacher’s Edition  

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Price: AUD  $21.50 each

Teacher Editions:  $11.00 each

Complete Set:  $154.35

Choose Title:

Aesop's Fables $21.50 AUD Fairy Tales $21.50 AUD Medieval Legends $21.50 AUD Greek Myths $21.50 AUD Greek Heroes $21.50 AUD Poetry Primer $21.50 AUD Poetry Primer - Teacher Edition $11.00 AUD The Grammar of Poetry $21.50 AUD The Grammar of Poetry - Teacher Edition $11.00 AUD Imitation in Writing - Complete Set $154.35 AUD

Aesop's Fables

This edition contains forty of Aesop’s Fables classic tales. Because they are fairly short, this is a great place for students to begin learning how to outline and imitate great prose. Attention is given to definitions and use of copious vocabulary words. Appropriate for students in the 3rd grade and up. 50 pages, 40 assignments. 

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Fairy Tales

This is the second book in the Imitation In Writing series. Included are twenty fairy tales from such literary greats as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, formatted so students can outline and imitate each one. A great tool for teaching plot, vocabulary, paragraphing, and principles of wisdom. May be used as early as the third grade, but appropriate for all ages.

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 Medieval Legends

In this, the third book of the popular series by Matt Whitling, young writers re-create the classic legends of Western Civilization’s great kings and heroes. The stories of Beowulf, Charlemagne, Roland, Siegfried, St. George, King Arthur, and Sir Gawain are among the 28 exciting selections in this volume.

Used during the 5th grade year at Logos School, but appropriate for all ages. (86 pages, 23 assignments). 

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Greek Myths

Written by Matt Whitling and used during the 6th grade at Logos School, this text focuses on teaching the fundamentals of poetry (figurative language, meter, rhyme, etc.) by means of imitation. Includes 30 lessons with instructions, worksheets, tests, and a historic poetry anthology.  

"Without a doubt Matt's best published work to date, The Grammar of Poetry is a masterpiece of enjoyable reading and enriching information." —Andrew Pudewa, Institute for Excellence in Writing

The Grammar of Poetry Teacher's Edition