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The Longman Academic Writing Series helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The five-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.
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Table of Contents
To the Teacher
To the Student
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introducing Yourself
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Names
Organization
From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs
Paragraph Format
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
Sentence Structure
Statements and Questions
Sentence Mechanics
Grammar
Verbs
The Simple Present of the Verb Be
Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb Be
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Names
The Writing Process
The Steps in the Writing Process
Writing Assignment A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Your Journal
Chapter 2 Everyday Routines
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Partners
Organization
Formatting the Page
Grammar and Sentence Structure
Nouns
Subject Pronouns
The Simple Present
Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Partners
The Writing Process
Peer Review
Writing Assignment A Paragraph about your Morning Routine
Self-Assessment
Expansion
On Your Own: A paragraph about your sleep habits
Your Journal
Chapter 3 Every Picture Tells a Story
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Go + -ing Verbs
Organization
Topic Sentences
Sentence Structure
Subjects of Sentences
Writing Complete Sentences
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: 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 describing what someone does and what he or she is doing in the photo 124
Self-Assessment 127
Expansion 127
Timed Writing: A paragraph about a person 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 and 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 and Prepositions 147
Writing Assignment: A paragraph about an event you remember well
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A paragraph about a weekend
Your Journal
Chapter 8 Memories of a Trip
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Families
Organization
Concluding Sentences
Grammar
Past Time Expressions
Sentence Structure
Sentences with Past Time Clauses
Sentence Fragments
Applying Vocabulary: Word Families
Writing Assignment: A paragraph about your memories of a trip
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A paragraph about a childhood experience
Your Journal
Chapter 9 Looking Ahead
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Adverbs of Probability
Organization
Listing Order
Grammar
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