Full Description
Writing Preparation and Practice 2 is a high-beginning and low-intermediate writing skills textbook for English language learners. Students can use this text to learn to write well and achieve more complete English proficiency by learning and practicing writing skills simultaneously with other English language skills. Students are supplied with the basic vocabulary; they are also taught explicitly how the English language organizes information. With these tools, students are able to write on a variety of provocative and sophisticated topics.Features *Attention to different patterns of organization through the use of model paragraphs*Guidance and practice in recognizing and writing the parts of the paragraph*Guided practice in each stage of the paragraph writing process, including specific techniques for prewriting, writing, and revising *Numerous and varied paragraph-writing opportunities*Attention to style through presentations and activities on coherence, transitions, and the use of signal words*Editing practice in error correction and proofreading*Additional individual practice in paragraph-writing skills The Writing Preparation and Practice series also includes Writing Preparation and Practice 1 and Writing Preparation and Practice 3.
Contents
Chapter 1 Organizing: The Key to Good Writing Chapter 2 Understanding Paragraphs Chapter 3 Organizing Information by Time Chapter 4 Organizing Information by Order of Importance Chapter 5 Organizing Information by Space Chapter 6 Following the Writing Process Chapter 7 Supporting the Main Idea Chapter 8 Giving Instructions Chapter 9 Writing Descriptions Chapter 10 Expressing an Opinion Chapter 11 Comparing and Contrasting Chapter 12 Writing About Causes and Effects Chapter 13 Writing Personal and Business Letters Chapter 14 Writing Summaries Answer Key
