Writing in English: Step by Step is designed for students— from middle school through adult education— who are ready to write in English but still need a clear, structured foundation. Many learners can speak in short phrases yet struggle to form complete written sentences or paragraphs. This book bridges that gap through a systematic, confidence-building approach that moves gradually from words to sentences to organized paragraphs.
The text begins with the absolute basics— what makes a sentence, how to tell the difference between a paragraph and a list, and how to recognize when a thought is complete. Step by step, students learn how to organize ideas, use correct grammar and punctuation, and express themselves clearly in writing. With abundant practice, clear models, and gradual scaffolding, Writing in English: Step by Step helps learners build real writing skills— not just grammar knowledge— one stage at a time.
Features Progressive lessons that build from basic word and sentence formation to full paragraphs Clear explanations of sentence completeness, structure, and organization Practice exercises at every stage to reinforce accuracy and confidence Focus on distinguishing sentences from lists and understanding paragraph unity Similar Titles English Grammar: Step by Step Writing Inspirations Write Choices: A Practical Guide to English Writing Dictations for Discussion"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Elizabeth Weal, author of Writing in English: Step by Step, is an ESL teacher and a committed activist in the English learning community in California. Elizabeth was a founding member and a 9-year board member of Upward Scholars, an organization providing financial, vocational, and academic support to the immigrant community. She has authored seven ESL books for Pro Lingua Learning.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Anastastia Ionkin (illustrator). Paperback. This book provides a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of writing in English for beginning- to low-intermediate-level ESL students from secondary school through adult ed. The book is for students with limited knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure, and it teaches them systematically and methodically to write clear, coherent, grammatically correct paragraphs. It takes the students through the basics differentiating between a word, a sentence, and a paragraph, and it teaches the difference between a paragraph and a list and how to distinguish complete and incomplete sentences. The following aspects of writing are covered: - Conventions: punctuation and capitalization - Fundamentals of a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting information - Sentence structure: simple, compound, and complex - Grammar: simple present, present continuous, past, and future tense/aspect constructions and usage; negative sentences; stative verbs; nonreferential there is/there are; frequency adverbs; and adjectives - Parts of speech Provides a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of writing in English for beginning- to low-intermediate-level ESL students from secondary school to adult ed. The book is for students with limited knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure, and teaches them systematically to write clear, coherent, grammatically correct paragraphs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780979612824
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