Mosaics: Focusing on Essays [With Access Code] - 4th Edition

How do developing writers become stronger writers?

Students become stronger writers by writing more.

In Mosaics, students write early and often, and apply chapter concepts to their own work. Students studying their own writing remains the hallmark feature of the Mosaics series.

How do developing writers become stronger writers?

Students become stronger writers as they become stronger readers.

The new fourth edition of Mosaics: Focusing on Essays introduces reading strategies to help students improve their reading as they hone their writing skills.

How do developing writers become stronger writers?

Students become stronger writers with better practice.

The Mosaics series is available with MyWritingLab, an online program, which provides individualized practice in key writing and grammar concepts.

www.mywritinglab.com

In her own words, this is how Kim Flachmann describes her academic life story and devotion to students and teaching:

“I am a St. Louis kid who moved west and fell in love with California. My passion is teaching writing and helping people understand its importance in our society today.

I earned my B.A. in English at Washington University in my hometown and then started teaching at Morton College in Chicago, where I began a Developmental Writing program in 1969. Three years later, I came to California State University, Bakersfield, where I currently direct the Writing Program. I enjoy teaching writing through my books and my classes.

I can’t imagine any mission more important to the success of a society than literacy. Teaching people who to understand words they encounter and how to express their most cherished ideas can relieve their personal frustration, rejuvenate their self-esteem, provide them with skills they need to succeed, and ultimately raise the quality of all our lives. I feel truly privileged to be involved in such a life-changing passion.”