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Preface. 1. The Writing Process. The Art of Eating Spaghetti, by Russell Baker. Writing as Process. Prewriting: Brainstorming. A Model Job Application Letter. Writing Assignment: A Job Application Letter. Wordcheck: Definitions. 2. Paragraphs with Topic Sentences. Names That Smell — and Sell, by Maxine Wilkie. Analyzing Paragraphs with Topic Sentences. Writing Paragraphs with Topic Sentences. Model Paragraphs with Topic Sentences. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph with Topic Sentence. Manuscript Preparation. Sentence Sense: Identifying Subjects and Verbs. Finding the Subject. Wordcheck: Pronunciation. 3. Paragraphs with Specific Details. Nonnie, by Mary E. Mebane. Analyzing Writing that Uses Specific Details. Prewriting: Clustering. Model Paragraphs with Specific Details. Writing Process: Revising the Paper. Sentence Sense: Avoiding Fragments. Wordcheck: Spelling. 4. The Description Paragraph. Selling off Pieces of Their Bodies, by Joan Ryan. Analyzing Descriptive Writing. Model Descriptive Paragraphs. Writing Assignment: A Descriptive Paragraph. Writing Process: Writing a Summary. Model Summary Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Avoiding Clause Fragments. Wordcheck: Spelling Compound Words. 5. The Narrative Paragraph. Down with the Forests, by Charles Kuralt. Analyzing Narrative Writing. Model Narrative Paragraphs. Prewriting: Nonstop Writing. Writing Assignment: A Narrative Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Avoiding Run-Together Sentences. Wordcheck: Word Origins. 6. The Process Paragraph. The Jeaning of America — and the World, by Carin C. Quinn. Analyzing Process Writing. Model Process Paragraphs. Model How-and-Why Paragraph. Writing Assignment: A Process Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Using Verbs Correctly. Wordcheck: Verb Forms. 7. The Cause and Effect Paragraph. Road Warriors of the Freeways, by Lonn Johnston. Analyzing Cause and Effect Writing. Model Cause and Effect Paragraphs. Writing Assignment: A Cause and Effect Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Making Subjects and verbs Agree. Wordcheck: Plurals. Review Checkup. 8. The Example Paragraph. Turning the Generations Upside Down, by Ellen Goodman. Analyzing Writing That Uses Examples. Model Example Paragraphs. Writing Assignment: An Example Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Using The Right Pronoun. Wordcheck: Synonyms. 9. The Comparison Paragraph. North Marries South, by Benton D. Brown. Analyzing Comparison Writing. Model Comparison Paragraphs. Comparison vs. Contrast. Writing Assignment: A Comparison Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Pronoun Agreement and Clear Reference. Wordcheck: Usage Tips. 10. The Definition Paragraph. Frugal vs. Cheap, by Erma Bombeck. Analyzing Definition Writing. Model Definition Paragraphs. Writing Assignment: A Definition Paragraph. Sentence Sense: Using Commas Correctly. Wordcheck: Biographical Names. 11. The Opinion Paragraph. A Lesson Taught on a Subway, by Mike Royko. Analyzing Opinion Writing. Model Opinion Paragraphs. Writing Assignment: An Opinion Paragraph. Writing Process: Diction-Choosing the Right Word. Sentence Sense: Using Other Punctuation Marks. Wordcheck: Word Choice. 12. Writing the Essay. Fatherhood-it Has its Moments, by Winston F. Wong. Analyzing an Essay. Writing an Essay. Model Essay. Writing Assignment: An Essay. Sentence Sense: Being Consistent. Wordcheck: Places and Things. 13. The Classification Essay. Hollywood's 3 Big Lies, by Michael Medved. Analyzing Writing That Uses Classification. Model Classification Essay. Writing Assignment: A Classification Essay. Sentence Sense: Achieving Variety. Building Effective Sentences. Wordcheck: Foreign Words. 14. The Persuasion Essay. Americans Work Too Hard, by Juliet B. Schor. Analyzing Persuasion Essay. Model Persuasion Essay. Writing Assignment: A Persuasion Essay. Sentence Sense: Solving Sentence Problems. Wordcheck: Abbreviations. 15. An Essay Using Mixed Modes. What Really Makes Us Happy? by George R. Plagenz. Analyzing an Essay with Mixed Modes. Model Mixed Mode Essay. Writing Assignment: An Essay on Life. Sentence Sense: Revising to Add Polish. Wordcheck: Miscellaneous Facts. Appendix A: Dictionary Overview. Appendix B: Reading In College. Appendix C: Words Often Misused. Appendix D: Spelling Tips and List. Appendix E: Capitals, Numbers, Abbreviations. Answer Key. Acknowledgements. Index.
| ISBN-13 | 9780321012142 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0321012143 |
| Weight | 1.42 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 3.75 x 0.75 x 11.00 In |
| List Price | $61.00 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 300 pages |
| Publisher | Longman Pub Group |
| Published On | 1997-08-28 |
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