The Way to Effective Writing

Not just a translation manual or a grammar primer, The Way to Effective Writing teaches students to write real sentences that add up to real paragraphs. A book that demands a little more from students, The Way to Effective Writing also offers them the hope of being able to express themselves in writing with precision and clarity. And affords teachers the proud pleasure of doing some real teaching.

◆Key Features and Functions; 20 activity-packed units emphasize effective reading as the first step to effective writing. Students analyze model passages of various genres and styles from a writer’s point of view. Units cover the basic building blocks of a good paragraph, including: How to choose a topic and gather information/ How to create effective topic sentences and make clear statements of purpose/ How to add supporting details/ How to make smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs/ How to write a conclusion that leaves readers satisfied/ How to choose a title that attracts and informs. Unique exercises and activities give students all the practice they need to master basic skills and prepare them for longer writing projects. The exhaustive Teacher’s Manual explains every step of the effective writing process and provides a wealth of additional information.

Unit 1 Topic Sentences
Unit 2 Simple Connectors
Unit 3　Appositives
Unit 4 Pronouns, Synonyms, and Paraphrases
Unit 5　Simple Transitions
Unit 6　Titles
Unit 7　More Advanced Connectors
Unit 8　-ing and -ed Modifying Phrases
Unit 9　More Advanced Transitions
Unit10 Adding Emphasis
Unit11 Avoiding "I" and "You"
Unit12 Concluding Sentences
Unit13 Getting Specific
Unit14 Avoiding Confusion
Unit15 Statement and Support
Unit16 Idea Generation
Unit17 Writing Summaries
Unit18 Longer Introductions
Unit19 Longer Conclusions
Unit20 General Review