Fisher, Dorothy Canfield 1879-1958 creator Carpenter, George R. (George Rice) 1863-1909 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Elementary Composition" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and George R. Carpenter is an educational guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims to enhance the writing skills of students, particularly those in the seventh and eighth grades, by providing a structured approach to the principles of composition. The book covers various elements of writing, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the development of paragraphs and whole compositions. The beginning of "Elementary Composition" introduces the importance of writing as a means of expression. It stresses that every student has likely engaged in various forms of writing, such as letters and narratives, prior to formally studying composition. The authors propose that composition is the art of putting together thoughts in a clear and coherent manner, distinct from grammar, which focuses more on the structure of sentences rather than their meaning. Through the initial section, readers are encouraged to explore their ability to express ideas effectively and to recognize the importance of practice and imitation in improving their writing skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-04-09 Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified English language -- Composition and exercises PE Original publication data not identified 06029063 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48673 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48673 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134123.0 48673