Clear and straightforward, The Write Start with Readings: Paragraphs to Essays is a workbook designed to build writing, revision, and critical thinking skills by getting readers writing from the start. The text models the entire writing process, from prewriting to proofreading, with a model paragraph, and extends the writing process model to writing the introductory, body, and conclusion paragraphs of an essay. It then continues instruction in the various modes of development, teaching readers to write paragraphs and essays in each mode. Provides ample practice in applying the techniques and thinking skills. Also included are sample student and professional essays to encourage critical thinking and discussion. A Writer's Resource appendix provides opportunities for students to work on targeted skills in grammar, punctuation, and ESL concerns. For those interested in improving basic writing skills.
With its flexible and effective organization, varied and focused practices, and interesting writing assignments, the Third Edition of The Write Start: Sentences to Paragraphs combines writing and grammar instruction to help students build the core skills necessary for becoming effective writers. English as a Second Language pedagogy, from which all developing writers can benefit, informs the entire text. In each chapter, "You Need to Know" boxes preview the key concepts. Prewriting techniques in early chapters give way to photo-prompted prewriting exercises in later chapters. End-of-chapter "Writing Opportunities" offer workplace exercises that encourage students to see themselves as experts who will use writing in their careers.
With its flexible and effective organization, varied and focused practices, and interesting writing assignments, THE WRITE START: SENTENCES TO PARAGRAPHS WITH PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT READINGS, 4TH EDITION combines writing and grammar instruction to help students build the core skills necessary for becoming effective writers. English as a Second Language pedagogy, from which all developing writers can benefit, informs the entire text. This new edition has been reorganized to better reflect the way that instructors teach the material; combining chapters was a logical and sensible strategy and will enhance the texts navigability. Exercises on sentence fragments and sentence combining have been added, as have new timely and thought-provoking professional and student readings, self-assessment questionnaires, and end-of-chapter Writing Opportunities that encourage students to see themselves as experts who will use writing in their careers. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
THE WRITE START: PARAGRAPHS TO ESSAYS introduces the developing writer to the basic elements necessary for writing effective essays in the academic environment. The Fourth Edition focuses first on writing paragraphs that express thoughts about a topic, then on expanding the topic to the longer essay format. These skills will help students communicate more effectively and prepare them for the rigors of their first college-level composition course.
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