Quick, comprehensive writing guidance at a low cost the At a Glance series can be paired with any developmental title or used independently. In addition to At a Glance: Sentences, this flexible series includes a separate textbook for paragraphs, essays, and paired sources. Each book features clear, concise instruction reinforced by extensive practice exercises and examples.
At a Glance: Sentences covers essential grammar and sentence mechanics. Every chapter focuses on a different sentence pattern followed by numerous examples. The end-of-chapter review provides a summary of key points, and students can immediately test their grasp of the material with practice exercises as well as a suggested writing topic. To track their ongoing progress in problem areas, they can refer to a self-evaluation chart on the inside front cover. In addition, a chart on the inside back cover helps students understand the corrections to their homework.

• New! The Second Edition features 45 new exercises and 50 additional pages.
• New! Separate sections now highlight strong verbs and community dialects.
• New! This revision includes a complete chapter on spelling and words commonly confused with one another.
• The last chapter introduces both paragraphs and essays, acting as a bridge to the next handbook in the series.
• The appendices cover parts of speech and spelling for easy reference.