Longman Academic Writing - (AE) - with Enhanced Digital Resources (2020) - Student Book with MyEnglishLab & App - Paragraphs to Essays

<div> To the Teacher....................................................................................................................... xi </div> <div> Acknowledgments............................................................................................................... xii </div> <div> Chapter Overview................................................................................................................xiii </div> <div> PART I: WRITING A PARAGRAPH </div> <div> Chapter 1 Academic Paragraphs...................................................................2 </div> <div> Introduction ...................................................................................................................3 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model......................................................................................................3 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Word Families ......................................................................4 </div> <div> Organization .................................................................................................................5 </div> <div> Formatting the Page.....................................................................................................6 </div> <div> Mechanics ...................................................................................................................10 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................14 </div> <div> Simple Sentences.......................................................................................................14 </div> <div> Phrases.........................................................................................................................15 </div> <div> Subject-Verb Agreement............................................................................................16 </div> <div> Fragments.....................................................................................................................18 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Nouns and Verbs.....................................................19 </div> <div> The Writing Process ................................................................................................21 </div> <div> Listing ...........................................................................................................................21 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone Who Made a Difference......27 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................29 </div> <div> Expansion ....................................................................................................................29 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone Who Taught You a Lesson.........29 </div> <div> Journal Writing.............................................................................................................30 </div> <div> <div> Chapter 2 Narrative Paragraphs...................................................................31 </div> <div> Introduction .................................................................................................................32 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................32 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Compound Nouns...............................................................33 </div> <div> Organization ...............................................................................................................34 </div> <div> Time-Order Signals.....................................................................................................34 </div> <div> Purpose .........................................................................................................................38 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................39 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................39 </div> <div> Compound Sentences................................................................................................40 </div> <div> Coordinating Conjunctions........................................................................................41 </div> <div> Punctuation .................................................................................................................44 </div> <div> Three Comma Rules...................................................................................................44 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Compound Nouns...................................................46 </div> <div> Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................46 </div> <div> Freewriting....................................................................................................................47 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Narrative Paragraph about a Memorable Experience....48 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................49 </div> <div> Expansion ....................................................................................................................49 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Time You Disobeyed Rules.......................49 </div> <div> Journal Writing.............................................................................................................50 </div> <div> Chapter 3 Basic Paragraph Structure......................................................51 </div> <div> Introduction .................................................................................................................52 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................52 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Adjectives ...........................................................................53 </div> <div> Organization ...............................................................................................................54 </div> <div> The Topic Sentence....................................................................................................54 </div> <div> Supporting Sentences: Main Points.........................................................................61 </div> <div> Supporting Details: Examples...................................................................................62 </div> <div> The Concluding Sentence..........................................................................................64 </div> </div> <div> <div> Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................69 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................69 </div> <div> Adjectives and Adverbs in Basic Sentences...........................................................70 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives.................................................................72 </div> <div> Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................73 </div> <div> Outlining........................................................................................................................73 </div> <div> The Detailed Outline....................................................................................................74 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Hobby or Sport...............................76 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................77 </div> <div> Expansion ....................................................................................................................77 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Relaxing Activity.........................................77 </div> <div> Summary Writing.........................................................................................................78 </div> <div> Chapter 4 Logical Division of Ideas...........................................................79 </div> <div> Introduction .................................................................................................................80 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................80 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Synonyms.............................................................................81 </div> <div> Organization ...............................................................................................................82 </div> <div> Logical Division of Ideas............................................................................................82 </div> <div> Unity in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph................................................85 </div> <div> Coherence in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph......................................86 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................96 </div> <div> Run-ons and Comma Splices...................................................................................96 </div> <div> Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices................................................................96 </div> <div> Finding Run-ons and Comma Splices.....................................................................96 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms and Near Synonyms............................99 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Shopping Habits................................99 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................100 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................101 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph for Students about Shopping...............................101 </div> <div> Summary Writing.......................................................................................................101 </div> </div> <div> <div> Chapter 5 Process Paragraphs...................................................................102 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................103 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................103 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs.....................................................................104 </div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................105 </div> <div> Topic Sentences in Process Paragraphs...............................................................105 </div> <div> Supporting Sentences in Process Paragraphs.....................................................105 </div> <div> Concluding Sentences in Process Paragraphs....................................................105 </div> <div> Using Time Order in Process Paragraphs.............................................................106 </div> <div> Purpose .......................................................................................................................109 </div> <div> Audience ....................................................................................................................109 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ................................................................................................110 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................110 </div> <div> Clauses and Complex Sentences...........................................................................112 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Phrasal Verbs.........................................................117 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Process Paragraph about Self-Improvement.............118 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................119 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................120 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Learning English Vocabulary.....................120 </div> <div> Email to a Professor..................................................................................................120 </div> <div> Chapter 6 Definition Paragraphs................................................................121 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................122 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................122 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Word Knowledge...............................................................123 </div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................124 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ................................................................................................128 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................128 </div> <div> Appositives.................................................................................................................129 </div> <div> Adjective Clauses......................................................................................................131 </div> <div> Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses.........................................................133 </div> </div> <div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Knowledge...................................................142 </div> <div> Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................143 </div> <div> Clustering...................................................................................................................143 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Paragraph That Defines a Word, Concept, or Custom....144 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................145 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................146 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph That Defines Family................................................146 </div> <div> Paraphrasing..............................................................................................................146 </div> <div> Chapter 7 Cause / Effect Paragraphs.....................................................148 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................149 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................149 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Prefixes...............................................................................150 </div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................151 </div> <div> Topic Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs....................................................151 </div> <div> Supporting Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs..........................................152 </div> <div> Concluding Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs..........................................152 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ................................................................................................160 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................160 </div> <div> Cause / Effect Transition Signals............................................................................161 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Prefixes...................................................................167 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Cause / Effect Paragraph about a Social Issue.........168 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................169 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................169 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about the Positive Effects of Walking..................169 </div> <div> Double-Entry Journal Writing..................................................................................170 </div> <div> Chapter 8 Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs................................171 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................172 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................172 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Antonyms...........................................................................173 </div> </div> <div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................174 </div> <div> Topic Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs.....................................175 </div> <div> Supporting Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs...........................175 </div> <div> Concluding Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs..........................176 </div> <div> Sentence Structure ................................................................................................182 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................182 </div> <div> Transition Signals for Comparison..........................................................................183 </div> <div> Transition Signals for Contrast................................................................................187 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Antonyms................................................................190 </div> <div> Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................191 </div> <div> Conducting an Interview..........................................................................................191 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: A Comparison / Contrast Paragraph about Education....194 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................195 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................195 </div> <div> Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Your Education vs. a Parent’s....................195 </div> <div> Double-Entry Journal Writing..................................................................................196 </div> <div> PART II: WRITING AN ESSAY </div> <div> Chapter 9 Essay Organization......................................................................198 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................199 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................199 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Formal and Informal Words.............................................201 </div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................202 </div> <div> Introductory Paragraphs..........................................................................................203 </div> <div> Body Paragraphs.......................................................................................................205 </div> <div> Concluding Paragraphs............................................................................................206 </div> <div> Transitions between Paragraphs.............................................................................209 </div> <div> Essay Outlining..........................................................................................................213 </div> <div> The Writing Process ..............................................................................................215 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Formal and Informal Vocabulary.........................218 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: An Essay about Nonverbal Communication..................219 </div> </div> <div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................220 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................221 </div> <div> Timed Writing: An Essay about Body Language in Your Native Culture..........221 </div> <div> Summary Writing.......................................................................................................221 </div> <div> Chapter 10 Opinion Essays............................................................................222 </div> <div> Introduction ...............................................................................................................223 </div> <div> Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................223 </div> <div> Noticing Vocabulary: Collocations.......................................................................225 </div> <div> Organization .............................................................................................................226 </div> <div> Introductory Paragraphs in Opinion Essays..........................................................226 </div> <div> Body Paragraphs in Opinion Essays......................................................................228 </div> <div> Concluding Paragraphs in Opinion Essays...........................................................230 </div> <div> Developing Supporting Details .........................................................................230 </div> <div> Quotations..................................................................................................................230 </div> <div> Statistics.....................................................................................................................232 </div> <div> Applying Vocabulary: Using Collocations...........................................................235 </div> <div> Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................236 </div> <div> Conducting a Survey................................................................................................236 </div> <div> Writing Assignment: An Opinion Essay about Getting a Good Education.......237 </div> <div> Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................238 </div> <div> Expansion ..................................................................................................................238 </div> <div> Timed Writing: An Opinion Essay about Homework...........................................238 </div> <div> Writing an Opinion for Publication..........................................................................239 </div> </div> <div> <div> APPENDICES </div> <div> Appendix A Grammar Terms....................................................................................240 </div> <div> Appendix B Sentence Types and Connecting Words..........................................243 </div> <div> Appendix C Connecting Words and Transition Signals.......................................246 </div> <div> Appendix D Punctuation Rules................................................................................248 </div> <div> Appendix E Correction Symbols.............................................................................250 </div> <div> Appendix F Peer Review and Writer’s Self-Check Worksheets..........................253 </div> <div> Index....................................................................................................................................274 </div> <div> Credits.................................................................................................................................279 </div> </div>