Longman Academic Writing Series: Sentences to Paragraphs SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources Lvl 1

by Linda Butler

• ISBN13: 9780136769958
• ISBN10: 0136769950
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-01-27
• Publisher: PEARSON

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 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.

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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