Chapter 1 Introducing Yourself
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Names
Organization
From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs
Paragraph Format
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
Sentence Structure
Statements and Questions
Sentence Mechanics
Grammar
Verbs
The Simple Present of the Verb Be
Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb Be
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Names
The Writing Process
The Steps in the Writing Process
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Your Journal
Chapter 2 Everyday Routines
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Partners
Organization
Formatting the Page
Grammar and Sentence Structure
Nouns
Subject Pronouns
The Simple Present
Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Partners
The Writing Process
Peer Review
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Morning Routine
Self-Assessment
Expansion
On Your Own: A Paragraph about Your Sleep Habits
Your Journal
Chapter 3 Every Picture Tells a Story
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Go + -ing Verbs
Organization
Topic Sentences
Sentence Structure
Subjects of Sentences
Writing Complete Sentences
Grammar
Negative Verbs
Adjectives
Applying Vocabulary: Using Go + -ing Verbs
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo
Self-Assessment
Expansion
On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well
Your Journal
Chapter 4 A Good Day
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs
Organization
Time Order
Sentence Structure and Grammar
Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1
Adverbs of Frequency
Using Prepositions to Show Time
Mechanics
Using Capital Letters
Capital Letters for Titles
Applying Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Typical Day
Self-Assessment
Expansion
On Your Own A Paragraph about a Favorite Holiday
Your Journal
Chapter 5 Your Hometown
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Directions
Organization
Supporting Sentences, Part 1
Grammar
A, An, and The
There Is and There Are
Using Prepositions to Describe Location
Sentence Structure
Prepositional Phrases in Sentences
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Directions
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph Describing Your Hometown
Self-Assessment
Expansion
On Your Own: A paragraph about a favorite place
Your Journal
Chapter 6 On the Job
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Jobs
Organization
Supporting Sentences, Part 2
Paragraph Unity
Grammar
The Present Progressive
Present Progressive vs. Simple Present
Sentence Structure
Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 2
Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Jobs
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone at Work
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A paragraph about a person with a good job
Your Journal
Chapter 7 Remembering an Important Event
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Adjectives and Prepositions
Organization
Organizing Your Ideas
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
Simple vs. Compound Sentences
Grammar
The Simple Past
Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives and Prepositions
Writing Assignment: A paragraph about an event you remember well
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Weekend
Your Journal
Chapter 8 Memories of a Trip
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Word Families
Organization
Concluding Sentences
Grammar
Past Time Expressions
Sentence Structure
Sentences with Past Time Clauses
Sentence Fragments
Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Families
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Memories of a Trip
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Childhood Experience
Your Journal
Chapter 9 Looking Ahead
Introduction
Looking at the Models
Looking at Vocabulary: Adverbs of Probability
Organization
Listing Order
Grammar
Expressing Future Time with Be Going To
Expressing Future Time with Will
Future Time Expressions
Sentence Structure
Sentences with Future Time Clauses
Run-On Sentences
Applying Vocabulary: Using Verbs of Probability
Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Future Plans
Self-Assessment
Expansion
Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Future Event
Your Journal
Appendices
Appendix A: More Ideas for Journal Writing
Appendix B: Grammar Terms
Appendix C: Grammar Charts
Appendix D: Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex)
Appendix E: Mechanics (Rules for Capitalization, Punctuation)
Appendix F: Correction Symbols and Practice
Index
