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