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This easy-to-use workbook focuses on six components essential to building a solid foundation in writing. From a basic understanding that writing is a way to express ideas and feelings, this book covers the writing process, organized writing, effective sentences, grammar and usage, and the mechanics of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Also included are a pretest and posttest, guidelines for keeping a journal and making a portfolio, and plenty of additional writing practice to help learners develop skills they will need to do well on standardized tests, in school, and on the job. For deeper exploration of writing and comprehensive preparation for the GED test, go to KETFastforward.org.