Includes appendices and index.

CONTENTS

To the Teacher

Acknowledgement

Chapter Overview

PART I: WRITING A PARAGRAPH

Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure

Introduction Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Word Families

Parts of a Paragraph The Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences The Concluding Sentence

Applying Vocabulary Using Word Families

The Writing Process

Writing Assingment A Paragraph about Communication

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Communication Mediums Writing on an Assigned Topic

Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence

Introduction Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Synonyms 1

Unity

Coherence Repetition of Key Nouns Consistent Pronouns Transition Signals Logical Order

Applying Vocabulary Using Synonyms 1

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Health and Medical Topic Responding to a Reading

Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Synonyms 2

Using and Citing Sources Plagiarism Correct Citations

Quotations Reporting Verbs and Phrases Punctuating Direct Quotations Using Direct Quotations as Support Changing Direct Quotations to Indirect Quotations

Paraphrasing

Analyzing the Model Plagiarism and Paraphrasing Writing a Successful Paraphrase Using Paraphrases as Support

Summarizing

Analyzing the Model Writing a Successful Summary

Applying Vocabulary Using Synonyms 2

Writing Assingment A Summary of an Article

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: A Summary of a Reading Responding to a Reading

PART II: WRITING AN ESSAY

Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Nouns and Noun Suffixes

Parts of an Essay The Introductory Paragraph Body Paragraphs The Concluding Paragraph

Patterns of Organization Organization and Thesis Statements Organization and Body Paragraphs

Outlines of Essays

Applying Vocabulary Using Nouns and Noun Suffixes

Writing Assignment An Essay about Education Using Quotes and Paragraphs to Support Ideas

Chapter 5: Process Essays

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Word Parts and Word Families

Organization Thesis Statements for a Process Essay Body Paragraphs in a Process Essay Transition Signals for Chronological Order

Applying Vocabulary Using Word Parts and Word Families

Writing Assignment A Process Essay about Earth Science

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: A Process Essay Writing from a Diagram

Chapter 6: Cause/ Effect Essays

Introduction

Analyzing the Models

Noticing Vocabulary Collocations 1

Organization Block Organization Chain Organization Transition Signals for Cause/Effect Relationships

Applying Vocabulary Using Collocations 1

Writing Assignment A Cause/ Effect Essay about Psychology

Self Assessment

Expansion Timed Writing: A Cause/ Effect Essay Writing a Summary and Response

Chapter 7: Comparison/ Contrast Essays

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Antonyms

Organization Points of Comparison Point-by-Point Organization Block Organization Comparison and Contrast Signal Words

Applying Vocabulary Using Antonyms

Writing Assignment A Comparison / Contrast Essay about Culture

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: An Essay about Child/ Parent Relationships Writing a Summary and Response

Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Noticing Vocabulary Collocations 2

Organization The Elements of an Argumentative Essay The Introductory Paragraph

Statistics as Support

Analyzing the Model

Applying Vocabulary Using Collocations 2

Writing Assignment An Argumentative Essay about Space Travel

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: An Essay about Technology Rebutting an Argument

PART III: SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Chapter 9: Types of Sentences

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Independent and Dependent Clauses Independent Clauses Dependent Clauses

Kinds of Sentences Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences Compound-Complex Sentences

Sentence Types and Writing Style Editing Practice Writing Practice Self-Assessment

Chapter 10: Parallelism and Sentence Problems

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Parallel Structure in Sentences Parallelism with Coordinators: And, Or, But Parallelism with Correlative (Paired) Conjunctions

Sentence Problems Sentence Fragments Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices Stringy Sentences

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 11: Noun Clauses

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

That Clauses Sentences Beginning with It Special Verb Tenses in That Clauses

If / Whether Clauses

Question Clauses

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 11: Noun Clauses

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

That Clauses Sentences Beginning with It Special Verb Tenses in That Clauses

If / Whether Clauses

Question Clauses

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 12: Adverb Clauses

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Kinds of Adverb Clauses Time Clauses Place Clauses Distance, Fequency, and Manner Clauses Reason Clauses Result Clauses Purpose Clauses Contrast Clauses Conditional Clauses

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 13: Adjective Clauses

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Relative Pronouns and Adverbs Position of Adjective Clauses Verb Agreement in Adjective Clauses

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Adjective Clauses Punctuation of Adjective Clauses

Kinds of Adjective Clauses Relative Pronouns as Subjects Relative Pronouns as Objects Possessive Adjective Clauses Relative Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions Relative Pronouns in Phrases of Quantity and Quality Adjective Clauses of Time and Place

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 14: Participles and Participial Phrases

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Kinds of Participles Participle Forms

Participle Phrases Reduced Adjective Clauses Position and Punctuation of Participle Phrases Present Participial Phrases Past Participial Phrases Perfect Form Participial Phrases Participial Phrases and Writing Style Reduced Adverb Clauses

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Chapter 13: Adjective Clauses

Introduction

Analyzing the Model

Kinds of Participles Participle Forms

Partipial Phrases Reduced Adjective Clauses Position and Punctuation of Participial Phrases Present Partipial Phrases Past Participial Phrases Participial Phrases and Writing Style Reduced Adverb Clauses

Editing Practice

Writing Practice

Self-Assessment

Appendices Appendix A: Chapter Readings Appendix B: Connecting Words and Transition Signals Appendix C: Punctuation Rules Appendix D: Correction Symbols Appendix E: Research and Documentation of Sources Appendix F: Peer Review / Writer's Self-Check Worksheets

Index

Credits

`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 4 teaches high-intermediate students to write various genres of academic essays. The text`s proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, 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 help students grasp and apply key concepts.
Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics instruction helps students develop key writing skills.
New to This Edition
New vocabulary section helps students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing.
A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process.
Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students`writing experience.
Writing Expansions, including journals, summary and response writing, and timed writing, build written fluency, critical fluency, and test-taking skills.
A Teacher`s Manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizes" (Book cover).

Part I: Writing a Paragraph
Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure
Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence
Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources
Part II: Writing an Essay
Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay
Chapter 5: Process Essays
Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essays
Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays
Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays
Part III: Sentence Structure
Chapter 9: Types of Sentences
Chapter 10: Parallelism and Sentence Problems
Chapter 11: Noun Clauses
Chapter 12: Adverb Clauses
Chapter 13: Adjective Clauses
Chapter 14: Participles and Participial Phrases
Appendices