Write Ahead Skills for Academic Success

Using engaging writing assignments, relevant themes, and interactive exercises, theWrite Aheadseries helps students build accuracy and fluency in writing. This two-level series immerses students in the writing process, with themes and activities geared to the interests and grammatical and vocabulary proficiencies of a new generation of learners. Each writing assignment demonstrates how to gather and organize ideas, revise drafts, and identify language errors. Accessible language presentation uses a minimum of grammar terminology. Readings and sample paragraphs provide clear models for common lexical, grammatical, and organizational structures. Language practice emphasizes typical grammar errors. Strong vocabulary component provides students with words and expressions for their writing. Write Ahead 1: Seven chapters feature simply written language, with little formal grammar terminology. Special attention is paid to the process of writing and the mechanics of formal English. Topics include family ties, first experiences, and budgeting your money.Fellag, Linda Robinson is the author of 'Write Ahead Skills for Academic Success', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130272584 and ISBN 0130272582.