An edition of Writing First: practice in context : with readings
(1999)
Writing first
practice in context : with readings
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by Laurie G. Kirszner
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Table of Contents
Writing paragraphs and essays
unit 1. Focus on paragraphs
1. Writing a paragraph
A. Understanding paragraph structure
B. Focusing on your assignment, purpose, and audience
C. Finding ideas
D. Identifying your main idea
E. Choosing and arranging supporting points
F. Drafting your paragraph
G. Revising and editing your paragraph
2. Fine-tuning your paragraph
A. Writing effective topic sentences
B. Writing unified paragraphs
C. Writing well- developed paragraphs
D. Writing coherent paragraphs
unit 2. Patterns of paragraph development
3. Exemplification
A. Understanding exemplification
B. Writing an exemplification paragraph
4. Narration
A. Understanding narration
B. Writing a narrative paragraph
5. Description
A. Understanding description
B. Writing a descriptive paragraph
6. Process
A. Understanding process
B. Writing a process paragraph
7. Cause and effect
A. Understanding cause and effect
B. Writing a cause-and-effect paragraph
8. Comparison and contrast
A. Understanding comparison and contrast
B. Writing a comparison-and-contrast paragraph
9. Classification
A. Understanding classification
B. Writing a classification paragraph
10. Definition
A. Understanding definition
B. Writing a definition paragraph
11. Argument
A. Understanding argument
B. Writing an argument paragraph
unit 3. Focus on essays
12. Writing an essay
A. Thinking about paragraphs and essays
B. Deciding on a topic
C. Finding ideas
D. Stating your thesis
E. Arranging supporting points
F. Drafting your essay
G. Revising and editing your essay
13. Introductions and conclusions
A. Introductions
B. Conclusions
14. Patterns of essay development
A. Exemplifications
B. Narration
C. Description
D. Process
E. Cause and effect
F. Comparison and contrast
G. Classification
H. Definition
I. Argument
Revising and editing your writing
unit 4. Writing effective sentences
15. Writing simple sentences
A. Identifying subjects
B. Identifying prepositional phrases
C. Identifying verbs
16. Writing compound sentences
A. Forming compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions
B. Forming compound sentences with semicolons
C. Forming compound sentences with conjunctive adverbs
17. Writing complex sentences
A. Identifying complex sentences
B. Forming complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions
C. Forming complex sentences with relative pronouns
D. Punctuating with relative pronouns
18. Achieving sentence variety
A. Varying sentence types
B. Varying sentence openings
C. Combining sentences
D. Varying sentence length
19. Using parallelism
A. Recognizing parallel structure
B. Using parallel structure
20. Using words effectively
A. Using specific words
B. Using concise language
C. Avoiding clichés
D. Using similes and metaphors
E. Avoiding sexist language
unit 5. Solving common sentence problems
21. Run-ons and comma splices
A. Recognizing run-ons and comma splices
B. Correcting run-ons and comma splices
22. Sentence fragments
A. Recognizing sentence fragments
B. Correcting phrase fragments
C. Correcting incomplete verbs
D. Correcting dependent clause fragments
23. Subject-verb agreement
A. Understanding subject-verb agreement
B. Avoiding agreement problems with be, have, and do
C. Avoiding agreement problems when a prepositional phrase comes between the subject and the verb
D. Avoiding agreement problems with indefinite pronouns as subjects
E. Avoiding agreement problems when the verb comes before the subject
F. Avoiding agreement problems with the relative pronouns who, which, and that
24. Illogical shifts
A. Avoiding illogical shifts in tense
B. Avoiding illogical shifts in person
C. Avoiding illogical shifts in number
D. Avoiding illogical shifts in voice
25. Dangling and misplaced modifiers
A. Identifying present participle modifiers
B. Identifying past participle modifiers
C. Correcting dangling modifiers
D. Correcting misplaced modifiers
unit 6. Understanding basic grammar
26. Verbs : past tense
A. Understanding regular verbs in the past tense
B. Understanding irregular verbs in the past tense
C. Problem verbs in the past tense : be
D. Problem verbs in the past tense : can/could and will/would
27. Verbs : past participles
A. Identifying regular past participles
B. Identifying irregular past participles
C. Using the present perfect tense
D. Using the past perfect tense
E. Using past participles as adjectives
28. Nouns and pronouns
A. Identifying nouns
B. Forming plural nouns
C. Identifying pronouns
D. Understanding pronoun-antecedent agreement
E. Solving special problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement
F. Understanding pronoun case
G. Solving special problems with pronoun case
H. Identifying reflexive and intensive pronouns
29. Adjectives and adverbs
A. Identifying adjectives and adverbs
B. Understanding comparatives and superlatives
30. Grammar and usage for ESL writers
A. Including subjects in sentences
B. Avoiding special problems with subjects
C. Identifying plural nouns
D. Understanding count and noncount nouns
E. Using determiners with count and noncount nouns
F. Understanding articles
G. Forming negative statements and questions
H. Indicating verb tense
I. Recognizing stative verbs
J. Using modal auxiliaries
K. Using gerunds
L. Placing modifiers in order
M. Choosing correct prepositions
N. Using prepositions in familiar expressions
O. Using prepositions in phrasal verbs
unit 7. Understanding punctuation, mechanics, and spelling
31. Using commas
A. Using commas in a series
B. Using commas to set off introductory phrases, conjunctive adverbs, and transitional expressions
C. Using commas with appositives
D. Using commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses
E. Using commas in dates and addresses
32. Using apostrophes
A. Using apostrophes to form contractions
B. Using apostrophes to form possessives
C. Revising incorrect use of apostrophes
33. Understanding mechanics
A. Capitalizing proper nouns
B. Punctuating direct quotations
C. Setting off titles of books, stories, and other works
D. Using minor punctuation marks
34. Understanding spelling
A. Becoming a better speller
B. Deciding between ie and ei
C. Understanding prefixes
D. Understanding suffixes
E. Learning commonly confused words
Becoming a critical reader
unit 8. Reading essays
35. Reading for college
A. Previewing a reading assignment
B. Highlighting a reading assignment
C. Annotating a reading assignment
D. Outlining a reading assignment
E. Summarizing a reading assignment
F. Writing a response paragraph
36. Readings for writers
A. Exemplification
B. Narration
C. Description
D. Process
E. Cause and effect
F. Comparison and contrast
G. Classification
H. Definition
I. Argument
Appendix A. Strategies for college success
1. Learning orientation strategies
2. Learning first-week strategies
3. Learning day-to-day strategies
4. Learning time-management strategies
5. Learning note-taking strategies
6. Learning homework strategies
7. Learning exam-taking strategies
Appendix B. Using research in your writing
1. Choosing a topic
2. Testing your topic
3. Doing research
4. Taking notes
5. Watching out for plagiarism
6. Drafting a thesis statement
7. Making an outline
8. Writing your paper
9. Documenting your sources
Appendix C. Taking standardized assessment tests
1. Common exit exams and placement tests
2. Using Writing first to help you prepare
3. Dealing with anxiety
4. Preparing for standardized tests
5. Preparing for multiple-choice tests
6. Approaching a multiple-choice question
7. Preparing for a standardized essay test
8. Defining common essay test directives
Answers to odd-numbered exercise items.
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