Unit One The Paragraph
Chapter 1 The Writing Process导读1-1-导读1-2
Getting Started
Journal Writing
CNN Video Activity: "The 37,000-Page Diary"
In this clip, CNN interviews a man who has kept a diary for over 30 years
He talks about why he keeps the diary and reads a few segments from
important moments in his life.
Video Follow-up: Discussion Questions
The Process of Writing
Prewriting
Generating Ideas
Invention Techniques
Brainstorming
Freewriting
WH- Questions
Clustering
Internet Activity: Composition Skills and the Internet
Planning
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Paragraph 导读2-1-导读2-4
Getting Started
CNN Video Activity: "Learning to Read and Write"
This video shows children learning by the whole language method, explains
how this method works, and describes what parents, teachers, and children
think of it.
Video Follow-up: Discussion Questions
What Is a Paragraph?
The Topic of a Paragraph
Prewriting: Planning
The Topic Sentence
Improving the Topic Sentence
Recognizing the Topic Sentence
Formulating the Topic Sentence
Prewriting: Generating Ideas
Support
Prewriting: Planning
Unity
Coherence
Internet Activity: Composition Skills and the Internet
Composition Skills
Revision
Peer Review
Revision Checklist for the Paragraph
Chapter 3 The Narrative Paragraph导读3-1-导读3-2
Getting Started
CNN Video Activity: "Messages for Princess Diana of England"
When Princess Diana died, many people wrote poems, notes, and letters to
leave at her memorial sites. In this clip, people reflect on why they were
moved to write these messages.
Video Follow-up: Discussion Questions
Readings: Personal Reflections
Reading 1: From "My American Journey"
In this excerpt, General Colin Powell, whose parents were born in Jamaica,
tells the story of his visit to the village where his father was born and his first
feelings upon meeting his extended family.
Reading 2: "The Best Part"
In this paragraph, Mary Kay Mackin reflects on Christmas holidays she has
spent with her family and comes to a conclusion about the part she likes
Writing
Present Narration
Internet Activity: Composition Skills and the Internet
Composition Skills
Coherence
Adverbials of Time and Sequence
Grammar Review
Past Narration
Composition Skills
Coherence
Adverbial Clauses of Time
Internet Activity: Composition Skills and the Internet
Grammar Review
Composition Skills
Revision
Peer Review
Revision Checklist for the Narrative Paragraph
Unit Two The Essay
Unit Three Grammar Review
Appendices
Index