Longman Academic Writing Series Paragrahs to Essays SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources Lvl 3

by Oshima, Alice; Hogue, Ann

• ISBN13: 9780136838531
• ISBN10: 0136838537
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-05-06
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

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 3 teaches intermediate students to write various genres of academic paragraphs and essays. The text’s proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph and essay 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 complete vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure activities on their mobile devices.

Table of Contents

To the Teacher....................................................................................................................... xi

Acknowledgments............................................................................................................... xii

Chapter Overview................................................................................................................xiii

PART I: WRITING A PARAGRAPH

Chapter 1 Academic Paragraphs...................................................................2

Introduction ...................................................................................................................3

Analyzing the Model......................................................................................................3

Noticing Vocabulary: Word Families ......................................................................4

Organization .................................................................................................................5

Formatting the Page.....................................................................................................6

Mechanics ...................................................................................................................10

Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................14

Simple Sentences.......................................................................................................14

Phrases.........................................................................................................................15

Subject-Verb Agreement............................................................................................16

Fragments.....................................................................................................................18

Applying Vocabulary: Using Nouns and Verbs.....................................................19

The Writing Process ................................................................................................21

Listing ...........................................................................................................................21

Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone Who Made a Difference......27

Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................29

Expansion ....................................................................................................................29

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone Who Taught You a Lesson.........29

Journal Writing.............................................................................................................30

Chapter 2 Narrative Paragraphs...................................................................31

Introduction .................................................................................................................32

Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................32

Noticing Vocabulary: Compound Nouns...............................................................33

Organization ...............................................................................................................34

Time-Order Signals.....................................................................................................34

Purpose .........................................................................................................................38

Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................39

Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................39

Compound Sentences................................................................................................40

Coordinating Conjunctions........................................................................................41

Punctuation .................................................................................................................44

Three Comma Rules...................................................................................................44

Applying Vocabulary: Using Compound Nouns...................................................46

Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................46

Freewriting....................................................................................................................47

Writing Assignment: A Narrative Paragraph about a Memorable Experience....48

Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................49

Expansion ....................................................................................................................49

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Time You Disobeyed Rules.......................49

Journal Writing.............................................................................................................50

Chapter 3 Basic Paragraph Structure......................................................51

Introduction .................................................................................................................52

Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................52

Noticing Vocabulary: Adjectives ...........................................................................53

Organization ...............................................................................................................54

The Topic Sentence....................................................................................................54

Supporting Sentences: Main Points.........................................................................61

Supporting Details: Examples...................................................................................62

The Concluding Sentence..........................................................................................64

Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................69

Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................69

Adjectives and Adverbs in Basic Sentences...........................................................70

Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives.................................................................72

Preparation for Writing ...........................................................................................73

Outlining........................................................................................................................73

The Detailed Outline....................................................................................................74

Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Hobby or Sport...............................76

Self-Assessment .......................................................................................................77

Expansion ....................................................................................................................77

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Relaxing Activity.........................................77

Summary Writing.........................................................................................................78

Chapter 4 Logical Division of Ideas...........................................................79

Introduction .................................................................................................................80

Analyzing the Model....................................................................................................80

Noticing Vocabulary: Synonyms.............................................................................81

Organization ...............................................................................................................82

Logical Division of Ideas............................................................................................82

Unity in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph................................................85

Coherence in the Supporting Sentences of a Paragraph......................................86

Sentence Structure ..................................................................................................96

Run-ons and Comma Splices...................................................................................96

Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices................................................................96

Finding Run-ons and Comma Splices.....................................................................96

Applying Vocabulary: Using Synonyms and Near Synonyms............................99

Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Shopping Habits................................99

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................100

Expansion ..................................................................................................................101

Timed Writing: A Paragraph for Students about Shopping...............................101

Summary Writing.......................................................................................................101

Chapter 5 Process Paragraphs...................................................................102

Introduction ...............................................................................................................103

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................103

Noticing Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs.....................................................................104

Organization .............................................................................................................105

Topic Sentences in Process Paragraphs...............................................................105

Supporting Sentences in Process Paragraphs.....................................................105

Concluding Sentences in Process Paragraphs....................................................105

Using Time Order in Process Paragraphs.............................................................106

Purpose .......................................................................................................................109

Audience ....................................................................................................................109

Sentence Structure ................................................................................................110

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................110

Clauses and Complex Sentences...........................................................................112

Applying Vocabulary: Using Phrasal Verbs.........................................................117

Writing Assignment: A Process Paragraph about Self-Improvement.............118

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................119

Expansion ..................................................................................................................120

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Learning English Vocabulary.....................120

Email to a Professor..................................................................................................120

Chapter 6 Definition Paragraphs................................................................121

Introduction ...............................................................................................................122

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................122

Noticing Vocabulary: Word Knowledge...............................................................123

Organization .............................................................................................................124

Sentence Structure ................................................................................................128

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................128

Appositives.................................................................................................................129

Adjective Clauses......................................................................................................131

Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses.........................................................133

Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Knowledge...................................................142

Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................143

Clustering...................................................................................................................143

Writing Assignment: A Paragraph That Defines a Word, Concept, or Custom....144

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................145

Expansion ..................................................................................................................146

Timed Writing: A Paragraph That Defines Family................................................146

Paraphrasing..............................................................................................................146

Chapter 7 Cause / Effect Paragraphs.....................................................148

Introduction ...............................................................................................................149

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................149

Noticing Vocabulary: Prefixes...............................................................................150

Organization .............................................................................................................151

Topic Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs....................................................151

Supporting Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs..........................................152

Concluding Sentences in Cause / Effect Paragraphs..........................................152

Sentence Structure ................................................................................................160

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................160

Cause / Effect Transition Signals............................................................................161

Applying Vocabulary: Using Prefixes...................................................................167

Writing Assignment: A Cause / Effect Paragraph about a Social Issue.........168

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................169

Expansion ..................................................................................................................169

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about the Positive Effects of Walking..................169

Double-Entry Journal Writing..................................................................................170

Chapter 8 Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs................................171

Introduction ...............................................................................................................172

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................172

Noticing Vocabulary: Antonyms...........................................................................173

Organization .............................................................................................................174

Topic Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs.....................................175

Supporting Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs...........................175

Concluding Sentences in Comparison / Contrast Paragraphs..........................176

Sentence Structure ................................................................................................182

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................182

Transition Signals for Comparison..........................................................................183

Transition Signals for Contrast................................................................................187

Applying Vocabulary: Using Antonyms................................................................190

Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................191

Conducting an Interview..........................................................................................191

Writing Assignment: A Comparison / Contrast Paragraph about Education....194

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................195

Expansion ..................................................................................................................195

Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Your Education vs. a Parent’s....................195

Double-Entry Journal Writing..................................................................................196

PART II: WRITING AN ESSAY

Chapter 9 Essay Organization......................................................................198

Introduction ...............................................................................................................199

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................199

Noticing Vocabulary: Formal and Informal Words.............................................201

Organization .............................................................................................................202

Introductory Paragraphs..........................................................................................203

Body Paragraphs.......................................................................................................205

Concluding Paragraphs............................................................................................206

Transitions between Paragraphs.............................................................................209

Essay Outlining..........................................................................................................213

The Writing Process ..............................................................................................215

Applying Vocabulary: Using Formal and Informal Vocabulary.........................218

Writing Assignment: An Essay about Nonverbal Communication..................219

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................220

Expansion ..................................................................................................................221

Timed Writing: An Essay about Body Language in Your Native Culture..........221

Summary Writing.......................................................................................................221

Chapter 10 Opinion Essays............................................................................222

Introduction ...............................................................................................................223

Analyzing the Model..................................................................................................223

Noticing Vocabulary: Collocations.......................................................................225

Organization .............................................................................................................226

Introductory Paragraphs in Opinion Essays..........................................................226

Body Paragraphs in Opinion Essays......................................................................228

Concluding Paragraphs in Opinion Essays...........................................................230

Developing Supporting Details .........................................................................230

Quotations..................................................................................................................230

Statistics.....................................................................................................................232

Applying Vocabulary: Using Collocations...........................................................235

Preparation for Writing .........................................................................................236

Conducting a Survey................................................................................................236

Writing Assignment: An Opinion Essay about Getting a Good Education.......237

Self-Assessment .....................................................................................................238

Expansion ..................................................................................................................238

Timed Writing: An Opinion Essay about Homework...........................................238

Writing an Opinion for Publication..........................................................................239

APPENDICES

Appendix A Grammar Terms....................................................................................240

Appendix B Sentence Types and Connecting Words..........................................243

Appendix C Connecting Words and Transition Signals.......................................246

Appendix D Punctuation Rules................................................................................248

Appendix E Correction Symbols.............................................................................250

Appendix F Peer Review and Writer’s Self-Check Worksheets..........................253

Index....................................................................................................................................274

Credits.................................................................................................................................279