Oshima, Alice
Longman Academic Writing Series 3 : Paragraphs to Essays / Alice Oshima, Ann Hogue, and Jane Curtis. - 4th ed. - Montreal : Éditions du Renouveau Pédagogique Inc., 2014. - 279 p. : ill. ; 33 cm. - Longman Academic Writing Series (LAWS) .
Includes index and appendices.
"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 3 teaches intermediate students to write various genres of academic paragraphs and essays. The text's proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph and essay organization along with the writing process.
Features:
Realistic writing models and systematic practice empower students to write effectively in different genres.
Clear explanations helps students grasp and apple key concepts.
Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics instruction helps students develop key writing skills.
New to this Edition:
New vocabulary section help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing.
A step-by-step approach guide students seamlessly through the writing process.
Writing tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience.
Writing expansions, including journals and timed writing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
A teacher's manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes" (Book cover). New to this Edition:
New vocabulary section help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. A step-by-step approach guide students seamlessly through the writing process. Writing tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience.
Writing expansions, including journals and timed writing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
A teacher's manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes" (Book cover). CONTENTS To the Teacher Acknowledgements Chapter Overview Part 1: Writing a Paragraph Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Word Families Organization Formatting the Page Mechanics Sentence Structures Simple Sentences Phrases Subject-Verb Agreement Fragments Applying Vocabulary Using Nouns and Verbs The Writing Process Listing Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Someone Who Made a Difference Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone Who Taught You a Lesson Journal Writing Chapter 2: Narrative Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Compound Nouns Organization Time-Order Signals Purpose Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Compound Sentences Coordinating Conjunctions Punctuation Three Comma Rules Applying Vocabulary Using Compound Nouns Preparation for Writing Freewriting Writing Assignment A Narrative Paragraph about a Memorable Experience Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Time You Disobeyed Rules Journal Writing Chapter 3: basic Paragraph Structure Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Adjectives Organization The Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences: Main Points Supporting Details: Examples The Concluding Sentence Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Adjectives and Adverbs in Basic Sentences Applying Vocabulary Using Adjectives Preparation for Writing Outlining The Detailed Outline Writing Assignment A Paragraph about a Hobby or Sport Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Relaxing Activity Summary Writing Chapter 4: Logical Division of Ideas Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Synonyms Organization Logical Division of Ideas Unity in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph Coherence in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph Sentence Structure Run-ons and Comma Splices Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices Finding Run-ons and Comma Splices Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms and Near Synonyms Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Shopping Habits Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph for Students about Shopping Summary Writing Chapter 5: Process Paragraph Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs Organization Topic Sentences in Process Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Process Paragraphs Concluding Sentences in Process Paragraphs Using Time Order in Process Paragraphs Purpose Audience Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Clauses and Complex Sentences Applying Vocabulary Using Phrasal Verbs Writing Assignment A Process Paragraph about Self-Improvement Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about Learning English Vocabulary Email to a Professor Chapter 6: Definition Pragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary World Knowledge Organization Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Appositives Adjective Clauses Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses Applying Vocabulary Using World Knowledge Preparation for Writing Clustering Writing Assignment A Paragraph That Defines a Word, Concept, or Custom... Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph That Defines Family Paraphrasing Chapter 7: Causes/ Effect Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Prefixes Organization Topic Sentences in Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Concluding Sentences for Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Cause/Effect Transition Signals Applying Vocabulary Using Prefixes Writing Assignment A Cause/ Effect Paragraph about a Social Issue Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about the Positive Effects of Walking Double-Entry Journal Writing Chapter 8: Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Antonyms Organization Topic Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Concluding Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Transition Signals for Comparison Transition Signals for Contrast Applying Vocabulary Using Antonyms Preparation for Writing Conducting an Interview Writing Assignment A Comparison/ Contrast Paragraph about Education Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about Your Education vs. a Parent's Double-Entry Journal Writing Part II: WRITING AN ESSAY Chapter 9: Essay Organization Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Formal and Informal Words Organization Introductory Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Concluding Paragraphs Transition between Paragraphs Essay Outlining The Writing Process Applying Vocabulary Using Formal and Informal Vocabulary Writing Assignment An Essay about Nonverbal Communication Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: An Essay about Body Language in Your Native Culture Summary Writing Chapter 10: Opinion Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Collocations Organization Introductory Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Body Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Concluding Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Developing Supporting Details Quotations Statistics Applying Vocabulary Using Collocations Preparation for Writing Conducting a Survey Writing Assingment An Opinion Essay about Getting A Good Education Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: An Opinion Essay about Homework Writing an Opinion for Publication Appendices Appendix A: Grammar Terms Appendix B: Sentence Types and Connecting Words Appendix C: Connecting Words and Transition Signals Appendix D: Punctuation Rules Appendix E: Correction Symbols Appendix F: Peer Review/ Writer's Self-Check Worksheets Index Credits
9780132915663 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Paragraphs. --Academic writing
English language--Essays. --Academic writing
Longman Academic Writing Series 3 : Paragraphs to Essays / Alice Oshima, Ann Hogue, and Jane Curtis. - 4th ed. - Montreal : Éditions du Renouveau Pédagogique Inc., 2014. - 279 p. : ill. ; 33 cm. - Longman Academic Writing Series (LAWS) .
Includes index and appendices.
"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 3 teaches intermediate students to write various genres of academic paragraphs and essays. The text's proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph and essay organization along with the writing process.
Features:
Realistic writing models and systematic practice empower students to write effectively in different genres.
Clear explanations helps students grasp and apple key concepts.
Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics instruction helps students develop key writing skills.
New to this Edition:
New vocabulary section help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing.
A step-by-step approach guide students seamlessly through the writing process.
Writing tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience.
Writing expansions, including journals and timed writing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
A teacher's manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes" (Book cover). New to this Edition:
New vocabulary section help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. A step-by-step approach guide students seamlessly through the writing process. Writing tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience.
Writing expansions, including journals and timed writing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
A teacher's manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes" (Book cover). CONTENTS To the Teacher Acknowledgements Chapter Overview Part 1: Writing a Paragraph Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Word Families Organization Formatting the Page Mechanics Sentence Structures Simple Sentences Phrases Subject-Verb Agreement Fragments Applying Vocabulary Using Nouns and Verbs The Writing Process Listing Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Someone Who Made a Difference Self-Assessment Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone Who Taught You a Lesson Journal Writing Chapter 2: Narrative Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Compound Nouns Organization Time-Order Signals Purpose Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Compound Sentences Coordinating Conjunctions Punctuation Three Comma Rules Applying Vocabulary Using Compound Nouns Preparation for Writing Freewriting Writing Assignment A Narrative Paragraph about a Memorable Experience Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Time You Disobeyed Rules Journal Writing Chapter 3: basic Paragraph Structure Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Adjectives Organization The Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences: Main Points Supporting Details: Examples The Concluding Sentence Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Adjectives and Adverbs in Basic Sentences Applying Vocabulary Using Adjectives Preparation for Writing Outlining The Detailed Outline Writing Assignment A Paragraph about a Hobby or Sport Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Relaxing Activity Summary Writing Chapter 4: Logical Division of Ideas Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Synonyms Organization Logical Division of Ideas Unity in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph Coherence in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph Sentence Structure Run-ons and Comma Splices Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices Finding Run-ons and Comma Splices Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms and Near Synonyms Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Shopping Habits Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph for Students about Shopping Summary Writing Chapter 5: Process Paragraph Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs Organization Topic Sentences in Process Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Process Paragraphs Concluding Sentences in Process Paragraphs Using Time Order in Process Paragraphs Purpose Audience Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Clauses and Complex Sentences Applying Vocabulary Using Phrasal Verbs Writing Assignment A Process Paragraph about Self-Improvement Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about Learning English Vocabulary Email to a Professor Chapter 6: Definition Pragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary World Knowledge Organization Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Appositives Adjective Clauses Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses Applying Vocabulary Using World Knowledge Preparation for Writing Clustering Writing Assignment A Paragraph That Defines a Word, Concept, or Custom... Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph That Defines Family Paraphrasing Chapter 7: Causes/ Effect Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Prefixes Organization Topic Sentences in Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Concluding Sentences for Cause/ Effect Paragraphs Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Cause/Effect Transition Signals Applying Vocabulary Using Prefixes Writing Assignment A Cause/ Effect Paragraph about a Social Issue Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about the Positive Effects of Walking Double-Entry Journal Writing Chapter 8: Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Antonyms Organization Topic Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Supporting Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Concluding Sentences in Comparison/ Contrast Paragraphs Sentence Structure Analyzing the Model Transition Signals for Comparison Transition Signals for Contrast Applying Vocabulary Using Antonyms Preparation for Writing Conducting an Interview Writing Assignment A Comparison/ Contrast Paragraph about Education Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about Your Education vs. a Parent's Double-Entry Journal Writing Part II: WRITING AN ESSAY Chapter 9: Essay Organization Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Formal and Informal Words Organization Introductory Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Concluding Paragraphs Transition between Paragraphs Essay Outlining The Writing Process Applying Vocabulary Using Formal and Informal Vocabulary Writing Assignment An Essay about Nonverbal Communication Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: An Essay about Body Language in Your Native Culture Summary Writing Chapter 10: Opinion Essays Introduction Analyzing the Model Noticing Vocabulary Collocations Organization Introductory Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Body Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Concluding Paragraphs in Opinion Essays Developing Supporting Details Quotations Statistics Applying Vocabulary Using Collocations Preparation for Writing Conducting a Survey Writing Assingment An Opinion Essay about Getting A Good Education Self-Assessment Expansion Timed-Writing: An Opinion Essay about Homework Writing an Opinion for Publication Appendices Appendix A: Grammar Terms Appendix B: Sentence Types and Connecting Words Appendix C: Connecting Words and Transition Signals Appendix D: Punctuation Rules Appendix E: Correction Symbols Appendix F: Peer Review/ Writer's Self-Check Worksheets Index Credits
9780132915663 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Paragraphs. --Academic writing
English language--Essays. --Academic writing