"Writing Preparation and Practice 1" is a beginning-level textbook for English language learners who have some limited knowledge of both written and spoken English. The book is designed to acquaint students with the basic skills required for good writing and to help them become comfortable, confident, and independent writers of English. Although it is a writing text, "Writing Preparation and Practice 1 "integrates reading, speaking, and listening skills with prewriting, planning, and rewriting. Features Useful word banksModel paragraphsGuided practice in the stages of paragraph writingGrammar practiceSentence practiceParagraph pointersReal-life writing activitiesTopics for less structured writingEditing exercises with a specific grammar focusIdeas for students to create a portfolio of their writingsThe "Writing Preparation and Practice" series also includes "Writing Preparation and Practice 2"and "Writing Preparation and Practice 3."