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This mid-intermediate level ESL writing text explores how to generate, develop, and organize ideas at the paragraph level. Major units include coverage of paragraph structure, introductions to five rhetorical modes (definition, process analysis, description, opinion, and narration), and an appendix with additional practice in writing, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.Writer' s Notes and Language Focus features contain brief discussions of grammar topics and effective writing strategies.Engaging activities for students include copying exercises, analysis of paragraph elements, and sequencing activities which highlight connecting and transitional words and phrases.Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-10061811467x
ISBN-139780618114672
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038697126
Product Key Features
Number of Pages222 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGreat Paragraphs with Chapters : an Introduction to Writing Paragraphs
Publication Year2000
SubjectEnglish As a Second Language
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorFolse
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adults
Target AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Table of ContentContents I. The Structure of a Paragraph 1. What Is a Paragraph? Example Paragraphs Four Features of a Paragraph Working with Paragraphs Introduction to Peer Editing 2. Developing Ideas for Writing a Paragraph Brainstorming How Brainstorming Works 3. The Topic Sentence Features of a Good Topic Sentence Working with Topic Sentences 4. Supporting and Concluding Sentences Good Supporting Sentences Kinds of Supporting Sentences Analyzing and Writing Supporting Sentences Good Concluding Sentences Kinds of Concluding Sentences Analyzing and Writing Concluding Sentences 5. Paragraph Review Working with the Structure of a Paragraph Analyzing Paragraphs II. Kinds of Paragraphs 6. Definition Paragraphs What Is a Definition Paragraph? Putting the Paragraph Together: Sequencing 7. Process Analysis Paragraphs What Is a Process Analysis Paragraph? Organizing a Process Analysis Paragraph 8. Descriptive Paragraphs What Is a Descriptive Paragraph? Describing with the Five Senses 9. Opinion Paragraphs What Is an Opinion Paragraph? Working with Opinions Facts and Opinions Choosing a Topic for an Opinion Paragraph 10. Narrative Paragraphs What Is a Narrative Paragraph? Working with Ideas for Narrative Paragraphs III. Additional Writing Practice Appendix 1 Understanding the Writing Process: The Seven Steps Appendix 2 Capitalization Practices Appendix 3 Punctuation Practices Appendix 4 Additional Grammar Practice Appendix 5 Peer Editing Sheets Appendix 6 Answer Key