Includes index and appendices.

"The Longman Academic Writing Series helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The fifth-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.

Features: Realistic writing models and systematic pratice empowers students to write effectively in different genres. Clear explanations help students grasp and apply key concepts. Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics instruction help students develop key writing skills. A step-by -step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process.

New to This Edition New 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 warning, and summarizing, build written fluency and test-taking skills. A Teacher Manual at www.pearsonelt.com/tmkeys provides teaching suggestions, answer keys, rubrics, and quizzes." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS

To the Teacher

Acknowledgements

Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: Introducing Yourself

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at Vocabulary Words for Names

Organizations From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs Paragraph Format

Sentence Structure and Mechanics Sentence Structure Statement and Questions Sentence Mechanics

Grammar Verbs The Simple Present of the Verb BE Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb BE

Applying Vocabulary Using Words for Names

The Writing Process The Steps in the Writing Process

Writing Assignment A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself

Self-Assessment

Expansion Your Journal

Chapter 2: Everyday Routines

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at Vocabulary Word Partners

Organization Formatting the Page

Grammar and Sentence Structure Nouns Subject Pronouns The Simple Present

Applying Vocabulary Using Word Partners

The Writing Process Peer Review

Writing Assessment A Paragraph about Your Morning Routine

Self-Assessment

Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about Your Sleep Habits Your Journal

Chapter 3: Every Picture Tells a Story

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at Vocabulary Go+-ing Verbs

Organization Topic Sentences

Sentence Structure
Subject or Sentences Writing Complete Sentences

Grammar Negative Verbs Adjectives

Applying Vocabulary Using Go+ -ing Verbs

Writing Assigment A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo

Self-Assessment

Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well Your Journal

Chapter 4: A Good Day

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs

Organization Time Order

Sentence Structure and Grammar Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1 Adverb of Frequency Using Prepositions to Show Time

Mechanics Using Capital Letters Capital Letters for Titles

Applying Vocabulary Using Phrasal Verbs

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about a Typical Day

Self-Assessment

Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favourite Holiday Your Journal

Chapter 5: your Hometown

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at Vocabulary Words for Directions

Organization Supporting Sentences, Part 1

Grammar A, An, and The There Is and There Are Using Prepositions to Describe Location

Sentence Structure Prepositional Phrases in Sentences

Applying Vocabulary Using Words for Directions

Wrtiting Assignment A Paragraph Describing Your Hometown

Self-Assessment

Expansion On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favourite Place Your Journal

Chapter 6: On the Job

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at the Vocabulary Words for Jobs

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Someone at Work

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone with a Good Job Your Journal

Chapter 7: Remembering an Important Event

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at the Vocabulary Adjectives + Prepositions

Organization Organizing Your Ideas

Sentence Structures and Mechanics Simple Vs Compound Sentences

Grammar The Simple Past

Applying Vocabulary Word Families

Organization Concluding Sentences

Grammar Past Time Expressions

Sentence Structure Sentence with Past Time Clauses Sentence Fragments

Applying Vocabulary Using Word Families

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Your Memories of a Trip

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Childhood Experience
Your Journal

Chapter 9: Looking Ahead

Introduction Looking at the Models

Looking at the Vocabulary Adverbs of Probability

Organization Listing Order

Grammar Expressing Future Time with Be Going To Expressing Future Time with Will Future Time Expressions

Sentence Structure Sentences with Future Time Clauses Run-On Sentences

Applying Vocabulary Using Adverbs of Probability

Writing Assignment A Paragraph about Your Future Plans

Self-Assessment

Expansion Timed-Writing: A Paragraph about a Future Event Your Journal

Appendices

Appendix A More Ideas for Journal Writing

Appendix B Grammar Terms

Appendix C Grammar Charts

1. Subject Pronouns; Object Pronouns; Possessive Adjectives; Possessive Pronouns

2. Count and Noncount Nouns; Possessive Nouns

3. The Verb Be- Present and Past

4. The Simple Present

5. The Present Progressive

6. The Simple Past

7. Irregular Verb Chart

8. Expressing Future Time with Be Going To and Will

9. Orders and Adjectives

Appendix D Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex)

Appendix E Mechanics (Rules for Capitalization, Punctuation)

Appendix F Correction Symbols and Practice

Index

Credits