Writing Preparation and Practice 2 - Softcover

Blanchard, Karen; Root, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131995561 ISBN 13: 9780131995567

Publisher: Pearson Longman, 2006

Synopsis

Writing Preparation and Practice 2 is a high-beginning and low-intermediate writing skills textbook for English language learners. Students can use this text to learn to write well and achieve more complete English proficiency by learning and practicing writing skills simultaneously with other English language skills. Students are supplied with the basic vocabulary; they are also taught explicitly how the English language organizes information. With these tools, students are able to write on a variety of provocative and sophisticated topics.

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From the Back Cover

Writing Preparation and Practice 2 is a high-beginning and low-intermediate writing skills textbook for English language learners. Students can use this text to learn to write well and achieve more complete English proficiency by learning and practicing writing skills simultaneously with other English language skills. Students are supplied with the basic vocabulary; they are also taught explicitly how the English language organizes information. With these tools, students are able to write on a variety of provocative and sophisticated topics.

 

Features 

• Attention to different patterns of organization through the use of model paragraphs
• Guidance and practice in recognizing and writing the parts of the paragraph
• Guided practice in each stage of the paragraph writing process, including specific techniques for prewriting, writing, and revising 
• Numerous and varied paragraph-writing opportunities
• Attention to style through presentations and activities on coherence, transitions, and the use of signal words
• Editing practice in error correction and proofreading
• Additional individual practice in paragraph-writing skills

The Writing Preparation and Practice series also includes Writing Preparation and Practice 1 and Writing Preparation and Practice 3.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Longman
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131995561
• ISBN 13: 9780131995567
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 177