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Kathleen T. McWhorter

Expressways for Writing Scenarios:From Paragraph to Essay (book alone)

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List of contents

Detailed Contents

Rhetorical Contents.

Thematic Contents.

Preface.

The Student's Guide to Writing Success.

Tabs: Take Charge of Your Learning.
Use the Help Features in This Book.
Writing Success Tips.

I. GETTING STARTED.

1. The Writing Process: An Overview.
WRITING.
What is Good Writing?
The Five Steps in the Writing Process.
Generating Ideas.
When to Use Which Technique.
Organizing Your Ideas.
Using an Idea Map to Organize Your Ideas.
Writing a First Draft.
            Student Essay (first draft).
Revising and Rewriting Drafts.
            Student Essay: Education: The Open Road.
Proofreading Your Final Draft.
            Benefits of the Five-Step Writing Process.
Considering Your Audience and Purpose.
Chapter Summary.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Reviewing the Chapter.
Internet Activities.
2. The Active Reading Process.
Reading Actively.
Previewing Before Reading.
“Body Language: Never Be Lied to Again,” David J. Lieberman.
Reading to Learn: Chapters, Student and Professional Essays, and Professional Essays.
Using Idea Maps to Understand Readings.
Understanding Difficult Readings.
Reading Critically.
Building Your Vocabulary Through Reading.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
READING: “Saved by the Kindness of a Virtual Stranger” Mark Zelermyer.
Getting Reading to Write.
            Reviewing the Reading.
            Examining the Reading: Drawing and Idea Map.
            Thinking Critically: Asking Critical Questions.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Internet Activity.

II. PARAGRAPH WRITING STRATEGIES.

3. Writing Topic Sentences.
WRITING.
What Is a Paragraph?
Writing Effective Topic Sentences.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: A Student Essay “What It Means to Live in America.” Loi To
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Sample Job Application Letter Jason McNaught.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading: “Stressed Out at the Front” Rod Nordland and Trent T. Gregax.
Getting Ready to Write
        Reviewing the Reading
Examining the Reading: Immediate Review and Underlining Topic Sentences.
Thinking Critically: Discovering the Author's Purpose.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Sentence Fragments.
Internet Activities.
4. Developing and Arranging Details.
WRITING.
Using Relevant and Sufficient Details.
Types of Supporting Details.
Methods of Arranging Details.
Using Specific Words.
Using Transitional Words.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “A Look Into the Past” Dan Kerstetler.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: A Sample Resume Michael Herrara.
WRITING ABOUT READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “ The Most Hateful Words, AMY TAN.
Getting Ready to Write.
                Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Recognizing Types of Supporting Details.
Thinking Critically: Figurative Language.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Run-on Sentences.
Internet Activities.
5. Strategies For Revising.
WHAT IS REVISION?
Examining Ideas.
Consider Your Purpose and Audience.
Examine Specific and Vivid Language.
What is Editing?
Proofreading Checklist.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Sample Student Revision “The Muds of Okinawa," Gentry Carlson.
                        Student Essay: First Draft.
                        Student Essay: Second Draft-Content Revision Showing Changes in Ideas.
                        Student Essay: Third Draft---Error Correction and Proofreading.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: A Sample Letter Revision, Mary Cortez.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “Your Player's Keeper,” Gordon Marino.
Getting Ready to Write.
                Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Drawing Idea Maps.
Thinking Critically: Examining Assumptions.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing Assignments.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Subject-Verb Agreement.
Internet Activities.

III. METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT.

6. Narration.
Understanding Narrative.
Writing Narrative Paragraphs.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Narration.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Frostbite, Reporting, and the Scream: A College Journalist Inside the Last Days of Howard Dean's Iowa Campaign,” Ted Sawchuck.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: The Case Report, Maria Sanchez.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “The Charwoman,” Gordon Parks.
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using Sequence Maps.
Thinking Critically: Understanding Point of View.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing Assignments.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.
Internet Activities.
7. Description.
UNDERSTANDING DESCRIPTION.
Writing Narrative Paragraphs.
Creating a Dominant Impression.
Developing and Selecting Sensory Details.
Using Descriptive Language.
Organizing Details and Using Transitions.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Description.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Skiing With My Father,” Anna Majerczyk.
WORKPLACE SCENARIO: The Business Letter, Sandra Tucillo.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “Obachan,” Gail Y. Miyasaki.
Getting Ready to Write.
                Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Marking Revealing Actions, Descriptions, and Statements.
Thinking Critically: Understanding Connotative Language.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Pronoun Reference.
Internet Activities.
8. Process.
UNDERSTANDING PROCESS.
Writing Process Paragraphs.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Process.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Composting,” Dawn Trippie.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Hiring Policies Document.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “ How Tattoos Work.”
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using Sequence Maps.
Thinking Critically: Analyzing Tone.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Avoiding Shift Errors.
Internet Activities.
9. Example.
UNDERSTANDING EXAMPLES.
Writing Example Paragraphs.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Examples.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “The Truth About Welfare in America,” Ebtisam Abusamak.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Advertising Copy.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading   “First Big Shocks,” Mary Pipher.
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using Idea Mapping to Organize an Example Essay.
Thinking Critically: Examining Comparisons.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Dangling Modifiers.
Internet Activities.
10. Classification.
Understanding Classification.
Writing Classification Paragraphs.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Classification.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Label the Behavior-Not the Child,” Corrine Roberts.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Work Memo, C. Z. Shleviek.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “The Wild Cards: Liars,” Jo-Ellan Dimitirius.
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using Idea Mapping to Review and Organize Ideas.
Thinking Critically: Evaluating an Author' Credentials.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Misplaced Modifiers.
Internet Activities.
11. Definition
Understanding Definition.
Writing Definition Paragraphs.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Definition.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Blogs,” Michael Majeski.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Business letter, Paul Queeg.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading   “Spyware Defined.”
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using Idea Mapping to Review and Organize Ideas.
Thinking Critically: Examining the Author's Purpose.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Verb Tense.
Internet Activities.
12. Comparison and Contrast.
Understanding Comparison and Contrast.
Identifying Similarities and Differences.
Organizing Your Paragraph.
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Comparison and Contrast.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Customer Support: My Name is Frank, How May I Help You?” Frank Trapasso.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Flyer.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “The Talk of the Sandbox: How Johnny and Suzy's Playground Chatter Prepares Them for Life at the Office,” Deborah Tannen.
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using the Three-Column List for Review.
Thinking Critically: Identifying and Examining Supporting Evidence.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Coordinate Sentences.
Internet Activities.
13. Cause and Effect.
Understanding Cause and Effect.
What is Cause and Effect?
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Cause and Effect.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Causes of Procrastination,” Veronica Evans-Johnson.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Writing a Speech, Glen Corma.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading “Why We Love Bad News,” Hara Marano.
Getting Ready to Write.
        Reviewing the Reading.
Examining the Reading: Using an Idea Map to Grasp Cause and Effect Relationships.
Thinking Critically: Evaluating Cause-and-Effect Relationships.
Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Subordinate Clauses.
Internet Activities.
14. Argument.
Understanding Argument.
What is Argumentative Writing?
Applying Your Skills to Essay Writing: Argument.
AN ACADEMIC SCENARIO: Student Essay “Cigarettes, Anyone?” Ebtisam Abusamak.
A WORKPLACE SCENARIO: Petition Juanita GarciaAllison NolanAlis.
WRITING ABOUT A READING.
Thinking Before Reading.
Reading #1: “The Captive Panther,” Michael Fox.
     Reviewing the Reading.
     Examining the Reading: Using Idea Maps to Examine Argument Essays.
         Thinking Critically: Evaluating Persuasive Writing.
          Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
         Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Reading.
READING #2 “Predators on the Prowl,” Mark Peyser.
         Reviewing the reading.
         Examining the Reading : Using Idea Maps to Examine Argument Essays.
         Thinking Critically: Evaluating Alternative Points of View.
         Strengthening Your Vocabulary.
       Reacting to Ideas: Discussion and Journal Writing.
Writing About the Readings.
Revision Checklist.
CHAPTER REVIEW AND PRACTICE.
Chapter Review.
Skill Refresher: Parallelism.
Internet Activities.

IV. STRATEGIES FOR WRITING ESSAYS

15. Sharpening Your Essay-Writing Skills.

Summary

Expressways for Writing Scenarios, a full-color, developmental paragraph-to-essay writing text, provides students with writing instruction for success in academic, workplace and everyday writing situations.

Expressways for Writing Scenarios features an integrated writing-reading approach, step-by-step instruction, and a supportive tone. It teaches students the fundamentals of paragraph and essay writing through structured, sequential instruction; varied exercises that build upon each other; numerous examples of student writing; and the use of high-interest, issue-oriented or workplace-related readings.

Expressways for Writing Scenarios covers all the fundamental topics at this level--the writing process, paragraph writing strategies, methods of development, essay writing, revising, and grammar lessons--as well as including a set of additional readings in the form of a multicultural reader. The important skills of annotating, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing are covered in Chapter 16. The text also contains a brief, introductory look at locating, synthesizing, and using appropriate sources. Sentence-level concerns are presented as integral to the clear expression of ideas; a handbook with exercises appears at the end of the text; and near the end of each chapter in Parts II-IV, a “Skill Refresher” related to sentence structure, grammar, or punctuation ties in with the handbook instruction.

Product details

Authors	Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher	Pearson Academic

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	01.01.2006

EAN	9780321355379
ISBN	978-0-321-35537-9
No. of pages	704
Weight	1430 g
Series	Longman Longman
Subject	Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career

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