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Longman Academic Writing Series 1 Sentences to Paragraphs

by: Butler, Linda

Longman Academic Writing Series 1 Sentences to Paragraphs

by: Butler, Linda

ISBN 13:
9780132679381
ISBN 10:
0132679388
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/10/2013
Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

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Summary

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

To the Teacher

To the Student

Acknowledgments

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 58

Negative Verbs 58

Adjectives 61

Applying Vocabulary: Using Go + -ing Verbs 63

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo 64

Self-Assessment 67

Expansion 67

On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well 67

Your Journal 68

Chapter 4 A Good Day 69

Introduction 70

Looking at the Models 70

Looking at Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs 72

Organization 72

Time Order 72

Sentence Structure and Grammar 74

Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1 74

Adverbs of Frequency 75

Using Prepositions to Show Time 79

Mechanics 81

Using Capital Letters 81

Capital Letters for Titles 82

Applying Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs 83

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about a Typical Day 84

Self-Assessment 86

Expansion 86

On Your Own A Paragraph about a Favorite Holiday 86

Your Journal 87

Chapter 5 Your Hometown 88

Introduction 89

Looking at the Models 89

Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Directions 91

Organization 92

Supporting Sentences, Part 1 92

Grammar 94

A, An, and The 94

There Is and There Are 97

Using Prepositions to Describe Location 99

Sentence Structure 100

Prepositional Phrases in Sentences 100

Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Directions 102

Writing Assignment: A paragraph describing your hometown 103

Self-Assessment 106

Expansion 106

On Your Own: A paragraph about a favorite place 106

Your Journal 106

Chapter 6 On the Job 107

Introduction 108

Looking at the Models 108

Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Jobs 110

Organization 111

Supporting Sentences, Part 2 111

Paragraph Unity 112

Grammar 114

The Present Progressive 114

Present Progressive vs. Simple Present 116

Sentence Structure 120

Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 2 120

Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Jobs 123

Writing Assignment: A paragraph describing what someone does and what he or she is doing in the photo 124

Self-Assessment 127

Expansion 127

Timed Writing: A paragraph about a person with a good job 127

Your Journal 128

Chapter 7 Remembering an Important Event 129

Introduction 130

Looking at the Models 130

Looking at Vocabulary: Adjectives and Prepositions 132

Organization 133

Organizing Your Ideas 133

Sentence Structure and Mechanics 135

Simple vs. Compound Sentences 135

Grammar 140

The Simple Past 140

Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives and Prepositions 147

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: 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

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