Writer's World, The: Paragraphs and Essays With Enhanced Reading Strategies, 5th edition
- Lynne Gaetz
- , Suneeti Phadke
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The Writer's World series integrates essential elements that are simply not found in other writing textbooks: a stimulating visual program, thoughtful coverage for nonnative speakers, and effective strategies designed to provide extra support when needed. Authors Lynne Gaetz and Suneeti Phadke draw upon their more than 30 years of combined teaching experience to address your individual interests and abilities in a way that maximizes learning. The authors' innovative instruction seamlessly infuses material for both native and nonnative speakers, while their exercises and activities allow for active participation and collaboration.
The 5th Edition maintains its signature open layout design with dynamic images that support visual learners and prompt critical thinking.
Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2018
ISBN-13: 9780137536481
Subject: Developmental English
Category: Developmental Writing
BRIEF CONTENTS
Readings Listed by Rhetorical Mode
Preface
PART 1: The Writing Process
- Exploring
- Developing
- Revising and Editing
PART 2: Paragraph Patterns
- Illustration
- Narration
- Description
- Process
- Definition
- Classification
- Comparison and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Argument
PART 3: The Essay
- Writing the Essay
- Essay Patterns
- Enhancing Your Writing with Research
PART 4: The Editing Handbook
- Subjects and Verbs in Simple Sentences
- Compound Sentences
- Complex Sentences
- Sentence Variety
- Fragments
- Run-Ons
- Faulty Parallel Structure
- Present and Past Tenses
- Past Participles
- Other Verb Forms
- Subject—Verb Agreement
- Tense Consistency
- Nouns, Determiners, and Prepositions
- Pronouns
- Adjectives and Adverbs
- Mistakes with Modifiers
- Exact Language
- Spelling and Commonly Confused Words
- Commas
- The Apostrophe, Quotation Marks, and Titles
- Capitalization and Other Punctuation Marks
- Editing Paragraphs and Essays
PART 5: Reading Strategies and Selections
- Reading Strategies
- Reading Selections
- Popular Culture and College Life
- Psychology and Health Care
- Our Environment and the Workplace
- Spies and Hackers and The Legal World
APPENDICES
- Grammar Glossary
- Irregular Verbs
- A Quick Guide to Verb Tenses
- Combining Ideas in Sentences
- Punctuation and Mechanics
- Writing Paragraphs and Essays in Exams
- Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary Logs