Along these lines. Writing sentences and paragraphs /

By:

Jhon Sheridan Viays

Language: Inglés Series: SeriePublication details: Pretis Hall USA Edition: 3Description: 463 21cm de ancho X 27.5cm de largoISBN:

0-13-187522-1

LOC classification:

Contents:

Contents 0 F10 Preface xiii Sentence-Level Skills 1 CHAPTER 1 The Simple Sentence 1 Recognizing a Sentence 1 Recognizing Verbs 2 Helping Verbs 4 More Than One Main Verb 7 Recognizing Subjects 9 More About Recognizing Subjects and Verbs 11 Recognizing the Core Subject 11 Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases 11 Word Order 14 More on Word Order 16 Word Order in Questions 16 Words That Cannot Be Verbs 17 Recognizing Main Verbs 18 Verb Forms That Cannot Be Main Verbs 18 Chapter Test: The Simple Sentence 22 CHAPTER 2 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 24 Options for Combining Simple Sentences 25 Option 1: Using a Comma with a Coordinating Conjunction 25 Where Does the Comma Go? 26 Placing the Comma by Using S-V Patterns 27 Compound Sentences 28 Learning the Coordinating Conjunctions 28 Option 2: Using a Semicolon Between Two Simple Sentences 30 Option 3: Using a Semicolon and a Conjunctive Adverb 33 Punctuating After a Conjunctive Adverb 33 Chapter Test: Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 42 Illustration 526 "A Different Mirror" by Ronald Takaki 526 "Stop Ordering Me Around" by Stacey Wilkins" 529 "Why Not Real Awards for Real Achievements?" by Ben Stein 533 Process 536 "Say Yes to Yourself by Joseph T. Martorano and John P. Kildahl 30% "Coming Over" by Russell Freedman 540 Appendix B Grammar Practice for ESL Students 546 Nouns and Articles 546 Using Articles with Nouns 547 Nouns or Pronouns Used as Subjects 549 Verbs 550 Necessary Verbs 550 - Endings 550 -ed Endings 550 Two-Word Verbs 552 Contractions and Verbs 553 Credits 555 Index 557 Photo Assignments to Accompany the Writing Chapters Writing a Paragraph 327 Writing a Narrative Paragraph 358, 359 Writing a Descriptive Paragraph 385 Writing an Illustration Paragraph 404, 405 Writing a Process Paragraph 425 Moving from Paragraphs to Essays 462, 463

Summary: Preface TO INSTRUCTORS Over the years, we have been both gratified and encouraged by the positive reception the Along These Lines series has generated. This third edition of Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs provides even more opportunities for students to plan, revise, and polish their work. Additionally, we have retooled many of the collaborative and independent activities to include computer-related assignments. Whether working within the constraints of state-mandated, exit-test objectives, evaluating the merits of the latest trend in computer-assisted instruction, or seeking a balance between traditionally graded essays and holistically scored portfolios, today's writing instructors employ a variety of teaching strategies. Similarly, student populations reflect a diversity of learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds. We trust you will find that Along These Lines continues to respect the challenges of this unique tapestry. THE GRAMMAR CHAPTERS The grammar chapters continue to include grammar exercises grouped according to practice (simple reinforcement), collaborate (partner or group work), and connect (application of the grammar principle to para-graphs) exercises. New Features Chapter Tests ideal for class review of grammar concepts or for quick quizzes More exercises on proper use of coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs Marginal notes that suggest teaching tips, online resources for additional practice, and grammar games Additional Features Because reviewers were pleased with the scope of the grammar chapters and welcomed the variety of exercises, Along These Lines continues to include these popular features: Grammar concepts taught step-by-step, as in "Two Steps to Check for Fragments" Paragraph-editing exercises at the end of each chapter to connect the grammar principle to writing paragraphs An ESL grammar appendix with exercises that focus on common troublespots for nonnative speakers

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status
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Libro	CI Gustavo A. Madero 2	LCC	Available
Libro	CI Gustavo A. Madero 2	LCC	Available

Contents

0

F10

Preface xiii

Sentence-Level Skills 1

CHAPTER 1

The Simple Sentence 1

Recognizing a Sentence 1

Recognizing Verbs 2

Helping Verbs 4

More Than One Main Verb 7

Recognizing Subjects 9

More About Recognizing Subjects and Verbs 11

Recognizing the Core Subject 11

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases 11

Word Order 14

More on Word Order 16

Word Order in Questions 16

Words That Cannot Be Verbs 17

Recognizing Main Verbs 18

Verb Forms That Cannot Be Main Verbs 18

Chapter Test: The Simple Sentence 22

CHAPTER 2

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 24

Options for Combining Simple Sentences 25

Option 1: Using a Comma with a Coordinating Conjunction 25

Where Does the Comma Go? 26

Placing the Comma by Using S-V Patterns 27

Compound Sentences 28

Learning the Coordinating Conjunctions 28

Option 2: Using a Semicolon Between Two Simple Sentences 30

Option 3: Using a Semicolon and a Conjunctive Adverb 33 Punctuating After a Conjunctive Adverb 33

Chapter Test: Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 42
Illustration 526

"A Different Mirror" by Ronald Takaki 526

"Stop Ordering Me Around" by Stacey Wilkins" 529

"Why Not Real Awards for Real Achievements?" by Ben Stein 533

Process 536

"Say Yes to Yourself by Joseph T. Martorano and John P. Kildahl 30%

"Coming Over" by Russell Freedman 540

Appendix B Grammar Practice for ESL Students

546

Nouns and Articles 546

Using Articles with Nouns 547

Nouns or Pronouns Used as Subjects

549

Verbs 550

Necessary Verbs 550

- Endings 550

-ed Endings 550

Two-Word Verbs 552

Contractions and Verbs 553

Credits 555

Index 557

Photo Assignments to Accompany the Writing Chapters

Writing a Paragraph 327

Writing a Narrative Paragraph

358, 359

Writing a Descriptive Paragraph

385

Writing an Illustration Paragraph

404, 405

Writing a Process Paragraph 425

Moving from Paragraphs to Essays

462, 463

Preface

TO INSTRUCTORS

Over the years, we have been both gratified and encouraged by the positive reception the Along These Lines series has generated. This third edition of Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs provides even more opportunities for students to plan, revise, and polish their work. Additionally, we have retooled many of the collaborative and independent activities to include computer-related assignments.

Whether working within the constraints of state-mandated, exit-test objectives, evaluating the merits of the latest trend in computer-assisted instruction, or seeking a balance between traditionally graded essays and holistically scored portfolios, today's writing instructors employ a variety of teaching strategies. Similarly, student populations reflect a diversity of learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds. We trust you will find that Along These Lines continues to respect the challenges of this unique tapestry.

THE GRAMMAR CHAPTERS

The grammar chapters continue to include grammar exercises grouped according to practice (simple reinforcement), collaborate (partner or group work), and connect (application of the grammar principle to para-graphs) exercises.

New Features

Chapter Tests ideal for class review of grammar concepts or for quick quizzes

More exercises on proper use of coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs

Marginal notes that suggest teaching tips, online resources for additional practice, and grammar games

Additional Features

Because reviewers were pleased with the scope of the grammar chapters and welcomed the variety of exercises, Along These Lines continues to include these popular features:

Grammar concepts taught step-by-step, as in "Two Steps to Check for Fragments"

Paragraph-editing exercises at the end of each chapter to connect the grammar principle to writing paragraphs

An ESL grammar appendix with exercises that focus on common troublespots for nonnative speakers