Synopses & Reviews
ESL (English as a Second Language) Writing - Intermediate & Advanced Learning to effectively write in English can open new doors of opportunity. This easy-to-use ESL study guide is for anyone who is learning the English language and wishes to improve his or her written communication skills. ESL Writing is an ideal supplement to textbooks and language courses, and is the perfect ESL workbook if you are studying for a test such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
ESL Writing includes these exclusive features: - Full review of writing in English, including grammar and vocabulary - Builds upon your knowledge of writing in English as you ‘graduate from the Intermediate section of the book to the Advanced section
- Guides you from writing sentences to paragraphs to essays, along with teaching proofreading and revision skills - Contains hundreds of special Intermediate and Advanced drills and exercises for improving skills with structure, mood, narration, description, comparison and contrast, and other writing elements
Synopsis
Master ESL (English as a Second Language) Writing with the study guide designed for non-native speakers of English. Skill-building lessons relevant to today's topics help ESL students write complete sentences, paragraphs, and even multi-paragraph essays. It's perfect for classroom use or self-guided writing preparation.
DETAILS
- Intermediate drills for improving skills with parallel structure, mood, correct shifting errors & dangling participles
- Advanced essay drills focusing on narrative, descriptive, process, reaction, comparison and contrast
- Superb preparation for students taking the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)
Synopsis
Master ESL (English as a Second Language) Writing with the study guide designed for non-native speakers of English. Skill-building lessons relevant to today's topics help ESL students write complete sentences, paragraphs, and even multi-paragraph essays. It's perfect for classroom use or self-guided writing preparation.
DETAILS
- Intermediate drills for improving skills with parallel structure, mood, correct shifting errors & dangling participles
- Advanced essay drills focusing on narrative, descriptive, process, reaction, comparison and contrast
- Superb preparation for students taking the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)
Master ESL (English as a Second Language) Writing with the study guide designed for non-native speakers of English. Skill-building lessons relevant to today's topics help ESL students write complete sentences, paragraphs, and even multi-paragraph essays. It's perfect for classroom use or self-guided writing preparation.
DETAILS
- Intermediate drills for improving skills with parallel structure, mood, correct shifting errors & dangling participles
- Advanced essay drills focusing on narrative, descriptive, process, reaction, comparison and contrast
- Superb preparation for students taking the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)
About the Author
Mary Ellen Munoz Page is a former bilingual training specialist and Spanish professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She received a B.A. in Spanish and history and an M.A. in Spanish from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. As a professor, Ms. Munoz Page received three "Voyages of Discovery" mini-grants to develop cultural modules on Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Spain.
Table of Contents
Contents
Part I-Intermediate Writing
Chapter 1-Sentence Structure
Objectives for Sentence Structure
Formulas
Review of Writing Complete Sentences
Embedded Questions
Tag Questions
Phrases
Subordinate Clauses
Chapter 2-Introduction to Writing Paragraphs
Introduction to Writing
Objectives for Writing
Slang vs. Formal English
Verbosity
Objectives for Writing Paragraphs
What Is a Paragraph?
Selecting a Topic
Considering Your Audience
Brainstorming
Clustering
Outlining
Part II-Advanced Writing
Chapter 3-Review of Difficult Grammar Concepts
Objectives for Difficult Grammar Concepts
Dangling Participial Modifiers
Parallel Structure
Shifting
Run-ons and Comma Splices
Sentence Combining
Chapter 4-Making the Transition from Paragraphs to Essays
What Does an Essay Look Like?
Thesis Statement
Introductory Paragraphs
Topic Sentences
Body (Supporting Details)
Conclusion
Chapter 5-Writing Techniques
Transitions
Proofreading
Revising
Chapter 6-Essay Types
Writing Essays
Narrative Essays
Description Essays
Point of View
Process Essays
Comparison / Contrast Essays
Persuasion Essays
Reaction Essays
Essays on Standardized Exams
Glossary
Answer Keys