This textbook aims to enable pupils to master writing good English rather than teach theory of style and criticism. The contents are divided into five parts. Part I covers construction and combination of sentence and provides a variety of practical exercises. Part II focuses on varying the structure and phraseology of sentences. Part III is an application of principles already learned to easy composition exercises. Part IV addresses writing style. Finally, Part V deals with the composition of themes and essays. [Cover title varies: "Swinton's School Composition."]