madteaparty Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I would like a book of essay examples of various sorts (college writing and above) that are excellent to read on their own, and then a break down of the "elements"/paragraph/process. Not in terms of the content/worldview, but writing mechanics, etc. Does this exist? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I know "They Say, I Say" has sample persuasive essays. It's not digestes in a way you want. I would love a similar book as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I've used Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. I'm not sure it's what you want, but it does address most of what you have listed. It has a number of well-known essays in it. It breaks down the essay writing process as well as critiquing the example essays. https://www.amazon.com/Classical-Rhetoric-Modern-Student-4th/dp/0195115422 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 You might try Breakfast on Mars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm not sure what you want the book to do, but Writing with a Thesis would be one to look at. It has a student essay and then professional essays for different types of essays. Each chapter is a different type. There is information at the beginning of the chapters that talks about going about writing the type. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) The Norton Sampler and The Brief Bedford Reader were recommended on the high school forum. ETA: On a more basic level, look at Essay Writing: Step-By-Step: A Newsweek Education Program Guide for Teens. Edited April 26, 2017 by nansk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I can't remember if this one has examples, which would definitely be very helpful! But we thought that this SAT essay manual was really good, and not just for SAT essays: https://www.amazon.com/Increase-Your-Score-Minutes-Day/dp/0071440429/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493198866&sr=1-2&keywords=sat+minute+essay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Patterns for College Writing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Yep, Writing With a Thesis and Patterns for College Writing were going to be my suggestions as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The Writer's Workshop by Gregory Roper may be along the lines of what you are looking for. It contains writings from Cicero to Hemingway for students to read and "mimic" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Yep, Writing With a Thesis and Patterns for College Writing were going to be my suggestions as well. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm not sure what you want the book to do, but Writing with a Thesis would be one to look at. It has a student essay and then professional essays for different types of essays. Each chapter is a different type. There is information at the beginning of the chapters that talks about going about writing the type.Yet another book for my amazon cart. *sigh* I love you hive really I do but you're hard on a girl's pocketbook!!! 😊 Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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