Sentences, Paragraphs, and Beyond: With Integrated Readings

Student Overview. The Flow of Writing: Icon and Theme. Part I: Connecting Reading with Writing. Part II: Writing Sentences. Part III: Using the Writing Process. Part IV: Writing Paragraphs and Essays: Instruction, with Integrated Reading Selections. Strategies for Self-Improvement. Writing Process Worksheet. PART I: CONNECTING READING WITH WRITING. 1. From Reading to Writing. Reading-Based Writing. Reading Techniques and Reading-Based Writing Forms. Reading Techniques. Reading-Based Writing Forms. Kinds of Support for Reading-Based Writing. Basic Formal Documentation in Reading-Based Writing. Example of Reading-Based Writing. Essays for Discussion and Writing. Yi-Fu Tuan, 'American Space, Chinese Place'.Hadley McGraw, 'Everyone Pays the Price'. Journal Writing. Cross-Curricular and Career-Related Writing. Writer's Guidelines. PART II: WRITING SENTENCES. 2. Parts of Speech. Microtheme. Principles for Identification. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 3. Subjects and Verbs. Microtheme. Subjects. Verbs. Location of Subjects and Verbs. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 4. Kinds of Sentences. Microtheme. Clauses. Writing Sentences. Procedure for Sentence Analysis. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 5. Combining Sentences. Microtheme. Coordination: The Compound Sentence. Subordination: The Complex Sentence. Coordination and Subordination: The Compound-Complex Sentence. Other Ways to Combine Ideas. Omissions: When Parts Are Missing. Variety in Sentences: Types, Order, Length, Beginnings. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 6. Correcting Fragments, Comma Splices, and Run-Ons. Microtheme. Fragments. Comma Splices and Run-Ons. Techniques for Spotting Problem Sentences. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 7. Verbs. Microtheme. Regular and Irregular Verbs. 'Problem' Verbs. The Twelve Verb Tenses. Subject-Verb Agreement. Consistency in Tense. Active and Passive Voice. Strong Verbs. Subjunctive Mood. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 8. Pronouns. Microtheme. Pronoun Case. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement. Pronoun Reference. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 9. Adjectives and Adverbs. Microtheme. Selecting Adjectives and Adverbs. Comparative and Superlative Forms. Using Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly. Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 10. Balancing Sentence Parts. Microtheme. Basic Principles of Parallelism. Signal Words. Combination Signal Words. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercises. 11. Punctuation and Capitalization. Microtheme. End Punctuation. Commas. Semicolons. Quotation Marks. Punctuation with Quotation Marks. Italics. Dashes. Parentheses. Brackets. Apostrophes. Hyphens. Capitalization. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercises. 12. Spelling and Phrasing. Microtheme. Steps to Efficient Spelling. Your Spell Checker. Spelling Tips. Frequently Misspelled Words. Confused Spelling and Confusing Words. Wordy Phrases. Chapter Review. Chapter Review Exercise. 13. Brief Guide for ESL Students. Microtheme. Using Articles in Relation to Nouns. Sentence Patterns. Verb Endings. Idioms. More Suggestions for ESL Writers. PART III: USING THE WRITING PROCESS. 14. The Writing Process: Stage One: Exploring/Experimenting/Gathering Information. The Paragraph Defined. Basic Paragraph Patterns. The Writing Process. Stage One Strategies. Writer's Guidelines. 15. The Writing Process: Stage Two: Writing the Controlling Idea / Organizing and Developing Support. Writing the Controlling Idea as a Topic Sentence. Writing an Outline. Writer's Guidelines. 16. The Writing Process: Stage Three: Writing / Revising / Editing. Writing Your First Draft. Revising Your Writing. Editing Your Writing. The Writing Process Worksheet. Writer's Guidelines. 17. Paragraphs and Essays. Writing the Short Essay. Examining a Paragraph and an Essay. Topics for Short Essays. Writer's Guidelines. PART IV: WRITING PARAGRAPHS AND ESSAYS: INSTRUCTION, WITH INTEGRATED READING SELECTIONS. 18. Descriptive Narration: Moving Through Space and Time. Writing Descriptive Narration. The Narrative Pattern. The Descriptive Pattern. Career-Related Writing. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Narration. Practicing Patterns of Description. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Thomas S. Whitecloud, 'Blue Winds Dancing'. Essays: Helen Keller, 'W-A-T-E-R'. Gary Soto, 'The Jacket'. Short Story: Kate Chopin, 'The Story of an Hour'. Student Paragraph and Essays: Joel Bailey, 'King of Klutziness' [with stages]. Donald Sheppard, 'Revenge and Punishment'. Charles C. Ortiz, 'Not Invulnerable'. Career-Related Writing: Incident Report: Michael Mendoza, 'Incident Report of Mistaken Shoplifting'. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Descriptive Narration. Writer's Guidelines. 19. Exemplification: Using Examples. Writing Exemplification. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Exemplification. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Eric Schlosser, 'Colorado Springs'Every Which Way?. Essays: Peter Carlson, 'When Those Tattoos Really Get Under the Skin'. Margo Kaufman, 'My Way!'. Wil Haygood, 'Underground Dads'. Student Paragraph and Essay: Sarah Betrue, 'Sweet and Sour Workplace' [with stages]. Eileen Baylor, 'Hungering for Sounds of Silence'. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Exemplification. Writer's Guidelines. 20. Analysis by Division: Examining the Parts. Writing Analysis by Division. Restaurant Review as Analysis by Division. Career Review as Analysis by Division. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Analysis by Division. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraphs: Ponchitta Pierce, 'Who Are Our Heroes'?. Paul B. Hertneky, 'Qualities of Good Bosses'. Essays: Lin Rolens, 'Female Mea Culpa'. Katherine S. Newman, 'Low Wages, High Skills'. Restaurant Review: Floyd Garrison, 'Johnny's Wiener Wagon on a Roll?. Reading-Based Writing: Jessica Ruiz, 'Summary of 'A Big Wheel? by Louis Grossberger?. Student Essay: Jerry Price, 'More Than Book 'Em' [with stages]. Career-Related Writing: Jolene Hawkins, 'My Chosen Career: Respiratory Therapy?. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Analysis by Division. Writer's Guidelines. 21. Process Analysis: Writing About Doing. Writing Process Analysis. Defining Directive and Informative Process Analysis. Working with Directive Process Analysis. Working with Informative Process Analysis. Combined Forms. Student Demonstration of Combined Forms. Patty Serrano, 'Pupusas: Salvadoran Delight'. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Process Analysis. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Ann Sutton and Myron Sutton, 'Nature on the Rampage'. Essays: Joan Gould, 'Binding Decisions'. Preston Gralla, 'Fast, Sleek, and Shiny: Using the Internet to Help Buy New Cars'. Student Paragraphs and Essay: Seham Hammat, 'Making Faces' [with stages]. Reading-Based Writing: Labron Britton, 'Summary of 'McDonald?s'We Do It All for You'?. Career-Related Writing: Kim Birdine, 'The Skinny on Working for a Dermatologist'. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Process Analysis. Writer's Guidelines. 22. Cause and Effect: Determining Reasons and Outcomes. Writing Cause and Effect. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Cause and Effect. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Les Christie, 'Neighbors from Hell'. Essays: Wayne Weiten and Margaret Lloyd, 'The Roots of Happiness: An Empirical Analysis'. William Glaberson, 'Seeking Justice After a Fatal Spin of the Cylinder'. Del Jones, 'Study Says Flirtatious Women Get Fewer Raises'. Student Paragraph and Essay: Louis Crissman, 'My Dad, The Bank Robber' [with stages]. Reading-Based Writing: Donna Ramone, 'Summary of 'Girls Form Backbone of Gangs''. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Cause and Effect. Writer's Guidelines. 23. Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences. Writing Comparison and Contrast. Generating Topics and Working with the 4 P's. Point-by-Point Pattern: Paragraph (career-related): Brittany Markovic, 'Evaluating the Piper Cherokee and the Cessna 172'. Point-by-Point Pattern: Essay (career-related): Brittany Markovic, 'The Piper Cherokee and the Cessna 172'. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Comparison and Contrast. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Louise Dudley and Austin Faricy, 'The Temple and the Cathedral'. Essays: Ryan J. Smith, 'From B'wood to the 'Hood'. Jos? Antonio Burciaga, ?A Mixed Tex-Cal Marriage?. Student Paragraph and Essay: Charles Yang, 'Chinese Parents and American Parents' [with stages]. Reading-Based Writing: Bill Walker, 'The Orderly, the Disorderly, and the Illogical: A Two-Part Response to 'The Messy Are in Denial?. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Comparison and Contrast. Writer's Guidelines. 24. Argument: Writing to Persuade. Writing Argument. Finding Patterns in Photos. Practicing Patterns of Argument. Readings for Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Writing. Paragraph: Patricia Volk, 'The Most Underrated Candy Bar'. Paired Essays: Should Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? USA Today's Editorial Board, 'Stop Violating Parents' Rights?. Richard S. Victor, ?'Family' Includes Grandparents?. Essays: John R. Lott Jr., 'Letting Teachers Pack Guns Will Make America's Schools Safer?. Joyce Gallagher, ?A Modest Proposal: Guys Shouldn't Drive Till 25?. Julie Barlow, 'Should Teachers Let Failing Students Pass by Doing an 'Extra Credit' Assignment'?. Reading-Based Writing: Carla Estrada, 'Just Say No to Extra Credit for Rescuing Failing Students'. Student Essay: Michael Holguin, 'Someone Is Listening' [with stages]. Career-Related Writing: Student Proposal: Emily Lucero, 'Abolish Homework in Elementary School'. Suggested Topics and Prompts for Writing Argument. Writer's Guidelines. Text Credits. Author/Title Index. Subject Index.