Grammar Lessons and Strategies that Strengthen Students’ Writing

Title: Grammar Lessons and Strategies that Strengthen Students’ Writing
Level: Grades 4-8
Author(s): Laura Robb
Publisher: Scholastic Professional Books
ISBN: 0439117585
Date: 2001
Pages: 128
Size: 1.18 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Engaging, explicit lessons using mini-excerpts from books and students’ writing show you how to teach grammar strategically. Zero in on the common grammar glitches, and model for students how to use nouns, verbs, and adjectives effectively, catch mismatched pronoun references; make prose lively with clauses and phrases, use the active voice, and more. From learning the parts of speech to the skill of paragraphing, this book covers it, and gives you what you need to teach grammar in the context of reading and writing. For use with Grades 4-8.

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Using Talk to Support Writing

Title: Using Talk to Support Writing
Author(s): Ros Fisher, Susan Jones, Shirley Larkin, Debra Myhill
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1849201447
Date: 2010
Pages: 202
Size: 1.65 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Using Talk to Support Writing presents a new and innovative approach to the teaching of early writing. The authors discuss both theoretical and practical issues around using talk in the classroom to support children as they learn to write.

Set within the context of national concern for achievement in the development of writing ability, it addresses the gap in understanding early teaching and focuses on the exploration of talk and writing interface. [+/-]

This book is essential reading for any teacher, literacy coordinator or student wanting to take a serious, research-based look at writing. It offers a superb balance between discussion of how to teach writing and how to inquire into the way that writing is taught in the classroom or school. The book's structure positions the reader in a dynamic relationship to the text, which promotes an active understanding of the pedagogical decisions teachers make and of the links between theory, research inquiry and practice. This innovative approach to writing about research is both inspired and inspiring.

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English for Pharmacy Writing and Oral Communication

Title: English for Pharmacy Writing and Oral Communication
Author(s): Miriam Díaz-Gilbert
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 0781774322
Date: 2009
Pages: 434
Size: 2.03 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

English for Pharmacy Writing and Oral Communication is a language skills textbook that incorporates pharmacy and medical language and knowledge. The textbook is intended for pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and practicing pharmacists whose first or best language is not English. The book integrates vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills, along with idiomatic language. English for Pharmacy Writing and Oral Communication has been written with the following goals in mind: [+/-]

(i) to serve the English language needs of students and professionals studying and practicing pharmacy;
(ii) to assist pharmacy faculty, who teach pharmacy, and pharmacy technician students, whose first or best language is not English, with their pharmacy language learning needs;
(iii) to help pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and practicing pharmacists develop and gain communication confidence; and
(iv) to help those for whom English is not their first or best language to master a solid foundation of pharmacy-related language dedicated to patient communication and care.

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Grammar: A Friendly Approach, 2nd Edition

Title: Grammar: A Friendly Approach
Author(s): Christine Sinclair
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0335240860
Date: 2010, 2nd Edition
Pages: 200
Size: 4.28 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Do you feel that your writing lets you down? Are you concerned about how to punctuate properly? Do you have problems turning your thoughts into writing? Do you need some help with referencing? If so, then this book will help you to address your concerns and feel more confident about your writing skills! This book introduces grammar in a gentle way by illustrating the kinds of issues students may come across by setting them in context using a soap opera style script. [+/-]

Through a combination of the stories of the students and carefully constructed chapters, the book provides details on the essential aspects of grammar, language use and punctuation needed by all university students. There are also exercises to encourage the reader to relate the issues to their own practice and experiences, as well as an extensive glossary which defines the terms that are used throughout the book. This new edition is completely revised and updated with a new structure covering: Academic language Standard English Sentence construction and punctuation Reflective writing When and where to place an apostrophe Using grammar checkers Avoiding plagiarism, Grammar: A Friendly Approach is an irreverent look at the rules of grammar that has become well-loved by students at college and university. It is also recommended by teachers and tutors who see rapid and noticeable improvements in the written work of those who employ the author's tactics.

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Everyday Business Writing (English for Work)

Title: Everyday Business Writing (English for Work)
Level: Intermediate
Author(s): Ian Badger and Sue Pedley
Publisher: Longman
ISBN: 9780582539
Date: 2003
Pages: 95
Size: 59.9 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

Recommended! Everyday Business Writing is for intermediate level students who wish to develop their written language skills in business situations. It can be used in class or for self-study. Essential language and vocabulary are presented in context with a variety of exercises. Examples are given of different written forms including email, letters, reports and memos. A glossary section allows space for the student to put in words in their own language.

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101 Best Tech Resumes

Title: 101 Best Tech Resumes
Author(s): Jay A. Block and Michael Betrus
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 007141570X
Date: 2003
Pages: 272
Size: 10.8 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

This resource is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to secure a great job in the technology industry. 101 Best Tech Resumes features outstanding resumes for every type of job from administrators and marketing professionals to data security managers and computer graphics designers. Cover letters and professional tips on networking are also included.

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The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing, 2nd Edition

Title: The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing
Author(s): Public Libary Association
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071405909
Date: 2004, 2nd Edition
Pages: 144
Size: 1.53 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Make your cover letter count! While you may spend days perfecting your resume, remember it's the cover letter that gets read first, and it has the potential to put you either over the top or in the discard pile. Don't sell yourself short with a hurried, generic letter that makes your resume do the brunt of the work of impressing your future employer. Follow the advice in the Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing to devise a document that skillfully complements your resume and establishes you as a must-see interviewee. [+/-]

Whether you're changing careers, re-entering the job market, or looking for your first job, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide will show you how to:
- Create a cover letter that highlights the experience and training that make you the ideal job candidate
- Draw from dozens of sample letters for all types of positions to construct a template that works for your needs
- Showcase your style and personality in a way the strict format of a resume doesn't allow for
- Grab the reader at first glance with professional quality proofreading, formatting, and printing
- Keep your name on the short hiring list with polished post-interview follow-up correspondence
- Take advantage of technology with electronic submissions and online job search strategies

In today's competitive job market, the importance of a clear, concise, carefully crafted cover letter is more important than ever before. Get it right and get the job with the help of The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing.

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Writing: Grammar Usage and Style

Title: CliffsQuickReview™ Writing: Grammar Usage and Style
Author(s): Jean Eggenschwiler and Emily Dotson Biggs
Publisher: Hungry Minds
ISBN-13: 978-0764563935
Date: 2001
Pages: 224
Size: 1.28 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core grammar, usage, and concepts – from parts of speech, punctuation, and clauses to common sentence errors, misused words, and the elements of style – and get the best possible grade. At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase – and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed.

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AP English Language and Composition, 3rd Edition

Title: CliffsAP™ English Language and Composition
Author(s): Barbara V. Swovelin
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN-13: 978-0471933687
Date: 2006
Pages: 387
Size: 2.51 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP English Language and Composition exam Why CliffsAP Guides? Go with the name you know and trust Get the information you need--fast! Written by test prep specialists About the contents: [+/-]

Part Introduction
• Review of the format and scoring of the recent exam Part Analysis of Exam Areas
• Description of the multiple-choice section and effective test-taking techniques
• Overview of the essay section and strategies for success

Part Diagnostic Mini-Test

Part Past AP English Language Essays

Part Glossary of Important Terms for the Exam

Part 6 Practice Tests
• 6 full-length practice tests followed by answers and explanations Part Suggested Reading List
• AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

AP Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes?

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Writing in English: a practical handbook for scientific and technical writers

Title: Writing in English: a practical handbook for scientific and technical writers
Author(s): Zuzana Svobodova, Heidrun Katzorke, Ursula Jaekel, Stefania Dugovicova, Mike Scoggin and Peter Treacher
Publisher: European Commission Leonardo da Vinci programme
Date: 2000
Pages: 74
Size: 1.37 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

This handbook has been designed to be a reference book and guide for researchers who have to write up their scientific work in English and who may need help to compose and write more clearly and accurately in the language.

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Writing from Start to Finish: a six-step guide

Title: Writing from Start to Finish: a six-step guide
Author(s): Kate Grenville
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date: 2002
Pages: 225
Size: 1.50 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

Ideal for writing a short story, essay, review, or report, this guide provides beginning writers with the hands-on direction they need to improve their writing techniques and ability. Using a six-step approach to writing, this resource covers brainstorming ideas, choosing a topic, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. [+/-]

The tone is casual, the advice is straightforward, and the whole approach makes writing a skill that anyone can learn. Illustrations reinforce the ideas visually and help to break up the text into bite-sized chunks. An example section with worked examples of two kinds of writing—a creative writing piece and an essay—takes readers through the six steps, so they can watch writing develop from a blank page to a finished piece. Ideal for high school students but also appropriate for writers of all ages, this book also includes tips on user-friendly grammar, a table of different types of text, and a quick night-before-the-exam summary.

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Writing the Short Film, 3rd Edition

Title: Writing the Short Film
Author(s): Patricia Cooper and Ken Dancyger
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2005, 3rd Edition
Pages: 371
Size: 1.49 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

The short film is a unique narrative art form that, while lending itself to experimentation, requires tremendous discipline in following traditional filmic considerations. [+/-]

This book takes the student and novice screenwriter through the storytelling process- from conception, to visualization, to dramatization, to characterization and dialogue- and teaches them how to create a dramatic narrative that is at once short (approximately half an hour in length) and complete. Exercises, new examples of short screenplays, and an examination of various genres round out the discussion.

NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION:
• New screenplays, a chapter on rewriting your script, and a chapter on the future of short films.
• A comprehensive guide to writing this challenging form
• Numerous exercises to jumpstart visualization and writing
• In-depth discussion of genres suited to the short screenplay

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The A-Z of Medical Writing

Title: The A-Z of Medical Writing
Author(s): Tim Albert
Publisher: BMJ Books
Date: 2000
Pages: 153
Size: 1.10 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

The purpose of this book is to help doctors and other health professionals with their writing problems. It consists of several hundred topics, from the process of writing to authorship, and from the use of semi-colons to the law of late literals. These are arranged alphabetically, with extensive cross referencing and, where appropriate, lists of books that the author has read and recommends. The book will provide concise, practical information about how to tackle any form of writing required of health care professionals.

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The Funbook of Creative Writing

Title: The Funbook of Creative Writing
Author(s): Dennis E. Paul
Publisher: Remedia Publications
Date: 2000
Pages: 34
Size: 1.54 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

The attention-getting, humorous story starters in this book will surely spark the imagination of the most reluctant story writer. The antics of characters with unusual names will motivate young writers to complete the stories and even create their own stories about the subjects. [+/-]

About the Author
Dennis Paul has been an educator for over twenty years. He taught for eleven years in a one-room school, working with students in grades K-8. He also has served as a special education teacher in a school for homeless students, and as a teacher for acute care adolescent hospital programs.

Currently, he is a special education teacher for the Juvenile Detention Facility in Mesa, Arizona. For many years, he has been creating math word problems, story starters, games, and other materials, to help motivate his own students.

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Learn to Write A-Z & a-z (Printable)

Writing A-Z normal and italic

Learning to Write A-Z & a-z
2007 | Pre-schoolers to kindergarten | 64x2 pages | PDF | 2.65 Mb

Learning to recognize letters is an integral part of most kindergarten programs. The challenge is to keep students’ interest while practicing until they are fluent.
The two book set; Learn to Write A-Z & Learn to Write a-z targets pre-writing & writing skills, correct letter formation, learning letter names, vocabulary building, colouring activities.

Each book gives your child practice in writing the upper case and lower case of the 26 letters of the alphabet. The child traces the letters first before proceeding to free writing.

The workbook is designed to prepare preschoolers with the necessary basic mathematical concepts and skills for entry into primary school.

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The Complete Book of Handwriting

Title: The Complete Book of Handwriting
Level: Grades K-3
Author(s): American Education Publishing
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill
Date: 2003
Pages: 355
Size: 10 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good
Language: American English

The Complete Book of Handwriting teaches children in Kindergarten to grade 3 important handwriting skills! This workbook guides children through exercises that will refine handwriting skills-in both print and cursive! Features:
• Instruction and practice in both print and cursive
• Eye-hand coordination exercises
• Practice writing letters, words, phrases, and sentences
• Exercises using frequently used words: days of the week, school subjects, holidays, etc.
• Special section on writing thank-you notes and friendly letters
• Pull-out writing guide

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Successful Grant Writing, 3rd Edition

Title: Successful Grant Writing: Strategies for Health and Human Service Professionals
Author(s): Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Kevin J. Lyons, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Date: 2008
Pages: 424
Size: 1.55 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

This is the updated and revised third edition of the standard guide to grant writing for health and human service professionals in academic and practice settings. Since the publication of the 2nd edition in 2003, the grant world has witnessed dramatic changes, from constraints in budgets to significant transformations in the submission process. This new edition is still geared both to inexperienced grant writers and those who have had some success but would like to expand their knowledge of grantsmanship. [+/-]

The book lays out an approach to thinking about grant writing and the necessary vocabulary and knowledge to effectively read a funding opportunity, determine its appropriateness to pursue vis a vis your ideas, and level of professional development, and the processes for applying for funding. This edition also includes expanded coverage of important areas including how to develop a grant budget, implement effective trans-disciplinary collaborations (an approach that is being advocated in many of the new NIH funding opportunities), interpret reviewers' comments, and manage a grant project upon its award.

As in previous editions, each chapter is peppered with examples and helpful tables that summarize key points; outline specific questions to ask colleagues, program officers and administrators to obtain the critical information you need for success; and appendices full of specific examples and templates.

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Literacy and Globalization: Reading and Writing in Times of Social and Cultural Change

Title: Literacy and Globalization: Reading and Writing in Times of Social and Cultural Change
Author(s): Uta Papen
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 2006
Pages: 225
Size: 1.88 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

Using literacy practices in the newly independent post-apartheid Namibia as a lens through which to examine the effects of globalisation, this broad case study looks at issues surrounding tourism, state control and the new forces of consumerism. By placing literacy at the centre of an investigation into social and cultural change as experienced by individuals, Papen shows that in times of change, reading and writing are always implicated in structures of power and inequality. [+/-]

The book considers language practices that can exclude some members of Namibian society and also looks at the strategies used by local people to accommodate and even embrace the onward march of global English and the influx of foreign visitors, practices and modes of commerce and interaction.

About the author
Uta Papen is Lecturer in Literacy Studies at the Department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University and a member of the Lancaster Literacy Research Centre. She is particularly interested in social and cultural aspects of literacy and in cross-cultural research on literacy and literacy education. Her current research examines the role of written texts in health care settings. Publications include Adult literacy as social practice: more than skills (Routledge 2005) and Literacy and development: What works for whom? International Journal for Educational Development (2005).

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The Writing Template Book

Title: The Writing Template Book: The Michigan Guide to Writing Well and Success on High-Stakes Tests
Author(s): Kevin B. King
Foreword by: Ann M Johns
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Date: 2006
Pages: 106
Size: 6.09 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

The Writing Template Book is a practical how-to guide for academic writers. Because good writers automatically develop their own internal writing templates that impose clarity and structure on their material, this text provides template examples to help less experienced writers produce the reliable, replicable syntax that is essential to good writing. [+/-]

The Writing Template Book provides numerous examples and practice writing summaries, thesis sentences, introductions, conclusions, and the bodies of typical essays and papers.

Templates are an effective tool for improving performance on standardized tests like the TOEFL® and the SAT®. Writing templates can enhance students’ scores on standardized tests by providing them with a structure that conforms to grading criteria. Students who are able to apply even a portion of the template to their essays will perform at a higher level than if they had not used templates.

A foreword by Ann M. Johns, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, positions the roles of templates in current writing pedagogy and describes the additional benefits of templates, such as opportunities to discuss vocabulary alternatives and their semantic values.

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Spell Well: Boost Your Word Power and Your Confidence

Title: Spell Well: Boost Your Word Power and Your Confidence
Author(s): Marion Field
Publisher: HowToBooks
Date: Feb 15, 2005 (2nd Edition)
Pages: 145
Size: 4.70 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good, well-scanned, readable
Language: British English

It is true. A well-written letter is taken far more seriously than one using misspelt words. Research shows that people automatically assume you're more intelligent, and they'll take notice of you in a way they never did before. Now, with the help of this book you can discover the power of words for yourself. There are checklists and steps that ensure you'll soon be writing with much greater confidence. [+/-]

CONTENTS:
1. Identifying different sounds
2. Checking capital letters
3. Forming plurals and changing verbs
4. Using prefixes, suffixes and hyphens
5. Sorting out the changes
6. Avoiding common mistakes
7. Using apostrophes and abbreviations
8. Revising chapters 1-7
9. Exploring the dictionary
10. Discovering the thesaurus
11. Enhancing your writing
12. Looking at American spelling
13. Exploring new words, jargon and slang

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