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)