Folse, Keith S.
Great Writing 1 : Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs / Keith S. Folse, April Muchmore-Vokoun, and Elena Vestri Solomon. - 4th ed. - Boston, MA : National Geographic Learning, 2014. - 269 p. : ill. ; 28 cm + 2 CDs. - Great Writing .
Includes index and appendices.
Unit 1: Understanding sentence basics Unit 2: Understanding paragraphs basics Unit 3: Writing about the present Unit 4: Writing about the past Unit 5: Describing actions Unit 6: Writing about the future Unit 7: Writing complex sentences with adjective clauses Unit 8: Pulling it all together and preparing for more BRIEF WRITER’S HANDBOOK Definitions of useful language terms Review of verb tenses Capitalization rules Eight common comma rules Spelling rules for regular simple present verbs and plural nouns Spelling rules for regular simple past tense verbs Irregular simple past tenses verbs Spelling of the –ing form of verbs Common stative verbs Spelling exceptions for A and An Definite Article the Common non-count nouns Possessive nouns Order of adjectives Quantifiers The prepositions At, On, and In More prepositions Editing your writing Connectors Academic word list Useful vocabulary for better witting Appendices Index
''Now with engaging National Geographic images, the new edition of the Great Writing series helps students with better sentences, paragraphs, and essays. The new Foundation level meets the need of low-level learners through practice in basic grammar, vocabulary, and spelling, while all levels feature clear explanations, students writing models, and meaningful practice opportunities. The new edition of the Great Writing series is the perfect writing solution for all learners from beginning to advanced. What's New in This Edition: An all-new-level, Great Writing Foundations introduces students to the basics of sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary for writing. Impactful National Geographic images open every unit and help to stimulate student writing. Updated ''Grammar for Writing'' sections help students apply target structures to the writing goals. ''Building Better Vocabulary'' activities highlight words from the Academic Word List and encourage students to use new words in their writing. The new Online Workbook provides additional practice in grammar, vocabulary, and editing to help students improve their writing skills'' (Book Cover)
9781285194882 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Writing skills.
English language--Problems and exercises.--Sentences
English language--Problems and exercises.--Paragraphs
English language--Problems and exercises.--Rhetoric
High-Beginner
A2 (CEFR)
Great Writing 1 : Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs / Keith S. Folse, April Muchmore-Vokoun, and Elena Vestri Solomon. - 4th ed. - Boston, MA : National Geographic Learning, 2014. - 269 p. : ill. ; 28 cm + 2 CDs. - Great Writing .
Includes index and appendices.
Unit 1: Understanding sentence basics Unit 2: Understanding paragraphs basics Unit 3: Writing about the present Unit 4: Writing about the past Unit 5: Describing actions Unit 6: Writing about the future Unit 7: Writing complex sentences with adjective clauses Unit 8: Pulling it all together and preparing for more BRIEF WRITER’S HANDBOOK Definitions of useful language terms Review of verb tenses Capitalization rules Eight common comma rules Spelling rules for regular simple present verbs and plural nouns Spelling rules for regular simple past tense verbs Irregular simple past tenses verbs Spelling of the –ing form of verbs Common stative verbs Spelling exceptions for A and An Definite Article the Common non-count nouns Possessive nouns Order of adjectives Quantifiers The prepositions At, On, and In More prepositions Editing your writing Connectors Academic word list Useful vocabulary for better witting Appendices Index
''Now with engaging National Geographic images, the new edition of the Great Writing series helps students with better sentences, paragraphs, and essays. The new Foundation level meets the need of low-level learners through practice in basic grammar, vocabulary, and spelling, while all levels feature clear explanations, students writing models, and meaningful practice opportunities. The new edition of the Great Writing series is the perfect writing solution for all learners from beginning to advanced. What's New in This Edition: An all-new-level, Great Writing Foundations introduces students to the basics of sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary for writing. Impactful National Geographic images open every unit and help to stimulate student writing. Updated ''Grammar for Writing'' sections help students apply target structures to the writing goals. ''Building Better Vocabulary'' activities highlight words from the Academic Word List and encourage students to use new words in their writing. The new Online Workbook provides additional practice in grammar, vocabulary, and editing to help students improve their writing skills'' (Book Cover)
9781285194882 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Writing skills.
English language--Problems and exercises.--Sentences
English language--Problems and exercises.--Paragraphs
English language--Problems and exercises.--Rhetoric
High-Beginner
A2 (CEFR)