Sentences to paragraphs

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Sentences to paragraphs

Linda Butler

(The Longman academic writing series, 1)

Pearson Education, Inc., c2014

2nd ed

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Fundamentals of academic writing

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The Longman Academic Writing Series helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The five-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision. Level 1 teaches beginning students to write sentences and paragraphs. The text's proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph organization along with the writing process. Features

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Chapter 1 Introducing Yourself Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Names Organization From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs Paragraph Format Sentence Structure and Mechanics Sentence Structure Statements and Questions Sentence Mechanics Grammar Verbs The Simple Present of the Verb Be Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb Be Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Names The Writing Process The Steps in the Writing Process Writing Assignment: A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself Self-Assessment Expansion Your Journal Chapter 2 Everyday Routines Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Word Partners Organization Formatting the Page Grammar and Sentence Structure Nouns Subject Pronouns The Simple Present Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Partners The Writing Process Peer Review Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Morning Routine Self-Assessment Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about Your Sleep Habits Your Journal Chapter 3 Every Picture Tells a Story Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Go + -ing Verbs Organization Topic Sentences Sentence Structure Subjects of Sentences Writing Complete Sentences Grammar Negative Verbs Adjectives Applying Vocabulary: Using Go + -ing Verbs Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo Self-Assessment Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well Your Journal Chapter 4 A Good Day Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs Organization Time Order Sentence Structure and Grammar Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1 Adverbs of Frequency Using Prepositions to Show Time Mechanics Using Capital Letters Capital Letters for Titles Applying Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Typical Day Self-Assessment Expansion On Your Own A Paragraph about a Favorite Holiday Your Journal Chapter 5 Your Hometown Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Directions Organization Supporting Sentences, Part 1 Grammar A, An, and The There Is and There Are Using Prepositions to Describe Location Sentence Structure Prepositional Phrases in Sentences Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Directions Writing Assignment: A Paragraph Describing Your Hometown Self-Assessment Expansion On Your Own: A paragraph about a favorite place Your Journal Chapter 6 On the Job Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Jobs Organization Supporting Sentences, Part 2 Paragraph Unity Grammar The Present Progressive Present Progressive vs. Simple Present Sentence Structure Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 2 Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Jobs Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone at Work Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A paragraph about a person with a good job Your Journal Chapter 7 Remembering an Important Event Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Adjectives and Prepositions Organization Organizing Your Ideas Sentence Structure and Mechanics Simple vs. Compound Sentences Grammar The Simple Past Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives and Prepositions Writing Assignment: A paragraph about an event you remember well Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Weekend Your Journal Chapter 8 Memories of a Trip Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Word Families Organization Concluding Sentences Grammar Past Time Expressions Sentence Structure Sentences with Past Time Clauses Sentence Fragments Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Families Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Memories of a Trip Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Childhood Experience Your Journal Chapter 9 Looking Ahead Introduction Looking at the Models Looking at Vocabulary: Adverbs of Probability Organization Listing Order Grammar Expressing Future Time with Be Going To Expressing Future Time with Will Future Time Expressions Sentence Structure Sentences with Future Time Clauses Run-On Sentences Applying Vocabulary: Using Verbs of Probability Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Future Plans Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Future Event Your Journal Appendices Appendix A: More Ideas for Journal Writing Appendix B: Grammar Terms Appendix C: Grammar Charts Appendix D: Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex) Appendix E: Mechanics (Rules for Capitalization, Punctuation) Appendix F: Correction Symbols and Practice Index

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