Description
The Longman Academic Writing Series helps English language students master the writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The fi ve-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision.
Level 1 teaches beginning students to write sentences and paragraphs. The text’s proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph 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.
- A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process.
- Vocabulary sections help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students’ writing experience.
- Writing Expansions, including journals, timed writing, and summarizing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
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Table of Contents
To the Teacher........................................................................................................................x
Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................... xi
Chapter Overview................................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1 Introducing Yourself ......................................................................1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................2
Looking at the Models..................................................................................................2
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Names ............................................................3
Organization .................................................................................................................4
From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs.................................................................4
Paragraph Format.........................................................................................................5
Sentence Structure and Mechanics ....................................................................5
Sentence Structure.......................................................................................................5
Statements and Questions..........................................................................................6
Sentence Mechanics....................................................................................................8
Grammar ......................................................................................................................10
Verbs.............................................................................................................................10
The Simple Present of the Verb Be...........................................................................12
Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb Be..............................................................13
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Names ...................................................15
The Writing Process ................................................................................................16
The Steps in the Writing Process..............................................................................16
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself ...................................18
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................19
Expansion ....................................................................................................................20
Your Journal.................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Everyday Routines.........................................................................22
Introduction .................................................................................................................23
Looking at the Models................................................................................................23
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Partners.................................................................25
Organization ...............................................................................................................26
Formatting the Page...................................................................................................26
Grammar and Sentence Structure .....................................................................30
Nouns............................................................................................................................30
Subject Pronouns........................................................................................................33
The Simple Present ....................................................................................................35
Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Partners..........................................................37
The Writing Process ................................................................................................38
Peer Review.................................................................................................................38
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Morning Routine ......................40
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................42
Expansion ....................................................................................................................43
On Your Own: A Paragraph about Your Sleep Habits...........................................43
Your Journal.................................................................................................................43
Chapter 3 Every Picture Tells a Story........................................................44
Introduction .................................................................................................................45
Looking at the Models................................................................................................45
Looking at Vocabulary: Go + -ing Verbs...............................................................47
Organization ...............................................................................................................48
Topic Sentences..........................................................................................................48
Sentence Structure .................................................................................................55
Subjects of Sentences................................................................................................55
Writing Complete Sentences ....................................................................................56
Grammar ......................................................................................................................58
Negative Verbs.............................................................................................................58
Adjectives.....................................................................................................................61
Applying Vocabulary: Using Go + -ing Verbs........................................................63
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo ........................64
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................67
Expansion ....................................................................................................................67
On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well..............................67
Your Journal.................................................................................................................68
Chapter 4 A Good Day.........................................................................................69
Introduction .................................................................................................................70
Looking at the Models................................................................................................70
Looking at Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs..................................................................72
Organization ...............................................................................................................72
Time Order....................................................................................................................72
Sentence Structure and Grammar .....................................................................74
Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1.............................................................................74
Adverbs of Frequency................................................................................................75
Using Prepositions to Show Time.............................................................................79
Mechanics ...................................................................................................................81
Using Capital Letters..................................................................................................81
Capital Letters for Titles.............................................................................................82
Applying Vocabulary: Using Phrasal Verbs...........................................................83
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Typical Day .....................................84
Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................86
Expansion ....................................................................................................................86
On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favorite Holiday...........................................86
Your Journal.................................................................................................................87
Chapter 5 Your Hometown ..............................................................................88
Introduction .................................................................................................................89
Looking at the Models................................................................................................89
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Directions.......................................................91
Organization ...............................................................................................................92
Supporting Sentences, Part 1...................................................................................92
Grammar ......................................................................................................................94
A, An, and The.............................................................................................................94
There Is and There Are...............................................................................................97
Using Prepositions to Describe Location................................................................99
Sentence Structure ................................................................................................100
Prepositional Phrases in Sentences.......................................................................100
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Directions.............................................102
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph Describing Your Hometown.......................103
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................106
Expansion ..................................................................................................................106
On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favorite Place............................................106
Your Journal...............................................................................................................106
Chapter 6 On the Job..........................................................................................107
Introduction ...............................................................................................................108
Looking at the Models..............................................................................................108
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Jobs..............................................................110
Organization .............................................................................................................111
Supporting Sentences, Part 2.................................................................................111
Paragraph Unity.........................................................................................................112
Grammar ....................................................................................................................114
The Present Progressive..........................................................................................114
Present Progressive vs. Simple Present................................................................116
Sentence Structure ................................................................................................120
Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 2...........................................................................120
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Jobs......................................................123
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone at Work............................124
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................127
Expansion ..................................................................................................................127
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone with a Good Job........................127
Your Journal...............................................................................................................128
Chapter 7 Remembering an Important Event...................................129
Introduction ...............................................................................................................130
Looking at the Models..............................................................................................130
Looking at Vocabulary: Adjectives + Prepositions............................................132
Organization .............................................................................................................133
Organizing Your Ideas...............................................................................................133
Sentence Structure and Mechanics ................................................................135
Simple vs. Compound Sentences..........................................................................135
Grammar ....................................................................................................................140
The Simple Past.........................................................................................................140
Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives + Prepositions.....................................147
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Memorable Event..........................148
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................150
Expansion ..................................................................................................................150
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Weekend....................................................150
Your Journal...............................................................................................................151
Chapter 8 Memories of a Trip ......................................................................152
Introduction ...............................................................................................................153
Looking at the Models..............................................................................................153
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Families................................................................155
Organization .............................................................................................................156
Concluding Sentences.............................................................................................156
Grammar ....................................................................................................................159
Past Time Expressions.............................................................................................159
Contents vii
Sentence Structure ................................................................................................163
Sentences with Past Time Clauses........................................................................163
Sentence Fragments.................................................................................................166
Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Families........................................................167
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Memories of a Trip..................168
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................170
Expansion ..................................................................................................................170
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Childhood Experience.............................170
Your Journal...............................................................................................................171
Chapter 9 Looking Ahead................................................................................172
Introduction ...............................................................................................................173
Looking at the Models..............................................................................................173
Looking at Vocabulary: Adverbs of Probability..................................................175
Organization .............................................................................................................176
Listing Order...............................................................................................................176
Grammar ....................................................................................................................178
Expressing Future Time with Be Going To............................................................178
Expressing Future Time with Will............................................................................180
Future Time Expressions..........................................................................................182
Sentence Structure ................................................................................................183
Sentences with Future Time Clauses.....................................................................183
Run-On Sentences....................................................................................................186
Applying Vocabulary: Using Adverbs of Probability..........................................188
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Future Plans.............................189
Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................191
Expansion ..................................................................................................................191
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Future Event..............................................191
Your Journal...............................................................................................................192
Appendices
Appendix A More Ideas for Journal Writing...........................................................193
Appendix B Grammar Terms....................................................................................194
Appendix C Grammar Charts...................................................................................196
1. Subject Pronouns; Object Pronouns; Possessive Adjectives;
Possessive Pronouns...........................................................................................196
2. Count and Noncount Nouns; Possessive Nouns.............................................197
3. The Verb Be–Present and Past.........................................................................199
4. The Simple Present .............................................................................................201
5. The Present Progressive .....................................................................................203
6. The Simple Past ...................................................................................................205
7. Irregular Verb Chart .............................................................................................208
8. Expressing Future Time with Be Going To and Will.........................................209
9. Order of Adjectives ..............................................................................................212
Appendix D Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex)............................212
Appendix E Mechanics (Rules for Capitalization, Punctuation)..........................214
Appendix F Correction Symbols and Practice......................................................216
Index....................................................................................................................................219
Credits.................................................................................................................................222
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The Longman Academic Writing Series helps English language students master the writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The fi ve-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision.
Level 1 teaches beginning students to write sentences and paragraphs. The text’s proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph 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.
- A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process.
- Vocabulary sections help students develop language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students’ writing experience.
- Writing Expansions, including journals, timed writing, and summarizing, build written fluency and test-taking skills.
Enhanced Digital Practice - An improved MyEnglishLab includes additional practice activities and assessments.
- The Pearson Practice English App allows students to comp
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