writing starter
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Writing Starter 2/e
Content
• Overview
• Key Features
• Unit Walkthrough
Student Book
Overview• Book 1 focuses on sentences. It teaches students to write
sentences within the context of a paragraph and paragraph
structure.
• Book 2 focuses on simple paragraphs. It teaches students to
write a paragraph with the help of an outline.
• Book 3 focuses on advanced paragraphs. It teaches students
to write topic sentences, concluding sentences, and more
advanced writing.
Series Key Features• Full-color illustrations and photographs
• Clear language and writing skills objectives
• Guided personalized writing tasks
• Progressive exercises to promote the natural development of
writing
• Online teaching materials and worksheets
Student BookRead the Paragraph
Readings follow the lives of two
main characters In a variety of
situations familiar to students.
Practice Tasks
Controlled tasks incorporate target
vocabulary and grammar from the
unit.
Student BookLanguage Skill Focus
Clear and concise explanations of the
grammar objectives of the unit are
provided. Example sentences show
students how to use the language.
Student BookReview the Paragraph
A second model paragraph
reviews the target structures and
vocabulary for the unit.
Outline
Students learn the different parts
of a paragraph and how to organize
ideas. Filling in the outline stimulates
recall of key information from the
reading.
Student BookSentence Production
Prompts guide students in writing
sentences based on information in the
paragraph and outline.
Student BookRead the Outline
A new topic is introduced on the
main theme of the unit. Students
practice organizing texts
according to main ideas with
supporting details, sequential
events, or summaries.
Write a Paragraph
This controlled activity enables
students to write a paragraph with the
level of support needed by learners at
this stage of their studies.
Student BookIndependent Writing
Topic-based related questions and a
short sample writing passage guide
students in writing about their own
experiences, opinions, and
feelings.
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