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The Complete Upgrade Your Writing Series

• 10 volumes on 10 DVDs
  
• approx. 13 hrs. total
  
• free study guides online

Finally, an easy-to-use resource that helps everyday students dramatically upgrade their everyday writing!  Upgrade Your Writing DVD series is like a virtual writing clinic on DVD. It helps middle school students through adults (especially challenged learners requiring remediation) to express themselves more effectively; improve their command of grammar, usage, and mechanics; meet (and exceed) the requirements of their assignments; focus on their purpose and their audience; and develop a writing style that’s smooth, engaging, and truly their own!

With these unique programs, viewers will master the tricks of:

• brainstorming and getting ideas down on paper
  
• turning a jumble of ideas into a structured outline
  
• beating procrastination and treating “blinking cursor syndrome”
  
• writing sentences that are varied, interesting, and grammatically correct
  
• constructing paragraphs that hang together cohesively and are divided logically
  
• guiding the reader gracefully from each point to the next
  
• writing captivating introductions and compelling conclusions
  
• excelling in poetry, short stories, and other creative writing assignments
  
• learning new words by using roots, prefixes, suffixes, context clues, word cards, etc.
  
• avoiding errors in spelling, punctuation, agreement, word choice, and other areas
  
• and much, much more!

Now students can avoid the kind of incoherent, disorganized, and error-laden writing that inspires teachers to break out the proverbial red pen: they can finally learn to articulate their ideas effectively and actually upgrade their writing!

NOTE: The 10 DVDs in this invaluable series make ideal self-study aids, and they’re also the ultimate resources for educators (teachers, professors, administrators, etc.) who wish to further their own professional development, provide in-service training for their staff members, or supplement and enhance their classroom lessons.

The 10 programs in the Upgrade Your Writing Series are:

1. VAI-2112 Prewriting

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 22 mins.

In this first program in our series, you’ll learn many different prewriting techniques that will help you answer that fundamental question: What should I write about? The ultimate resource for “getting started” on a writing project, this program will teach you to focus on your assignment, your purpose, and your audience. You’ll learn great tips for evaluating topics, brainstorming ideas, and getting your first words down on paper!

2. VAI-2120 Organizing Your Thoughts

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 18 mins.

Now you can turn even the most disconnected jumble of ideas into a cohesive piece of writing! In this second program in our series, you’ll learn proven methods of organization that you can use to impose order on your writing. You’ll discover how to best utilize various structures for outlining and arranging your ideas, so that your finished product has unity, logic, and flow.

3. VAI-2139 Overcoming Writer’s Block

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 8 mins.

Has “blinking cursor syndrome” got you down? In this third program in our series, you’ll learn proven strategies for conquering that dreaded writer’s block — once and for all! You’ll discover a treasure trove of effective techniques for quickly filling up that blank page with useful raw material. You’ll learn how to resist procrastination, shift yourself into “writing gear,” complete your assignment, and reduce your anxiety along the way!

4. VAI-2147 Crafting Sentences

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 27 mins.

Now you can make sense of subjects, predicates, and clauses! In this fourth program in our series, you’ll learn the foolproof ways to write sentences that are correct grammatically and convey your ideas effectively. You’ll learn exactly how independent and dependent clauses should be combined to form the four types of sentence structures. Plus, you’ll learn how to recognize — and avoid — sentence fragments and run-on sentences!

5. VAI-2155 Building Paragraphs

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 8 mins.

A well-written paragraph is one that is logical, unified, detailed, and coherent. In this fifth program in our series, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts of writing powerful paragraphs. You’ll discover the secrets of using topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences to form paragraphs that keep your readers’ interest and get your ideas across clearly, concisely, and creatively!

6. VAI-2163 Connections & Transitions

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 22 mins.

Linking devices are a writer’s best friend: they help your readers follow your train of thought and recognize the logic underlying your ideas. In this sixth program in our series, you’ll learn the best ways to connect related concepts, emphasize key points, and transition gracefully from one thought to the next. You’ll discover the secrets of giving your writing a smooth, flowing style that will make it easy to read and easy to follow!

7. VAI-2171 Introductions & Conclusions

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 11 mins.

A well-written introduction captivates your readers, while a well-written conclusion leaves them satisfied and convinced. In this seventh program in our series, you’ll discover proven strategies for effectively “framing” your writing. You’ll learn to lead with introductions that are engaging and articulate and close with conclusions that are memorable and thought-provoking — so your writing starts strong and ends strong!

8. VAI-218X Expressing Yourself Creatively

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 23 mins.

Now all students — even those who might consider themselves uncreative or uninspired — can express their personalities through writing. In this eighth program in our series, you’ll analyze excerpts from classic poems and short stories to learn proven techniques for making your words more compelling, original, and creative. Plus, you’ll learn how to “spice up” your writing with powerful language, colorful imagery, and imaginative storytelling!

9. VAI-2198 Improving Your Vocabulary

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 29 mins.

Like it or not, your readers may make judgments about you based on the vocabulary that you use in your writing. In this ninth program in our series, you’ll learn easy-to-use techniques that will help you expand your vocabulary! You’ll learn how to use context clues, word histories, prefixes, roots, and suffixes to decipher unknown words — as well as proven strategies for using, pronouncing, and memorizing the new words you learn!

10. Avoiding Common Mistakes

1 DVD  ·  1 hr. 13 mins.

Spelling mistakes, misplaced commas, misused words — these are just a few of the errors that can distract your readers and create a negative impression of your writing ability. In this final program in our series, you’ll learn effective strategies for improving your command of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation. You’ll learn how to fulfill the requirements of your assignment and polish your finished product so it shines!

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• Interactive Menus
  
• Exact Scene Access
  
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