Synopses & Reviews
Ready to Write 1 , Third Edition, is a revision of Get Ready to Write, the first book in the highly-successful three-book Ready to Write series. The book teaches beginning students the composition skills they need to be successful writers in and out of the classroom.
A fresh new design, updated content throughout, and a host of new activities reinforce the approach that has made the Ready to Write series a classroom favorite for more than two decades.
Features:
- Updated examples and model paragraphs illustrate organizing elements such as topic sentences, supporting details, and signal words.
- Step-by-step activities guide students in comparing and contrasting, describing, analyzing data, writing test answers, and summarizing.
- Varied, contextualized writing tasks help students with real-life tasks.
- Editing and proofreading exercises encourage students to refine their writing skills.
- New Grammar Guide section presents important grammar points and practice items to boost accuracy.
Ready to Write also includes:
Ready to Write 2
Ready to Write 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Writing About Yourself
Chapter 2: Writing About Your Family and Friends
Chapter 3: Writing About Your Activities
Chapter 4: Giving Instructions
Chapter 5: Writing About Your Day
Chapter 6: Writing Descriptions
Chapter 7: Writing About Places
Chapter 8: Writing a Narrative
Chapter 9: Expressing Your Opinion
Appendix 1: Alphabet and Penmanship
Appendix 2: Past Form of Common Irregular Verbs
Appendix 3: Punctuation Rules
You Be the Editor Answer Key