Focus on Florida: Writing Paragraphs and Essays Book

I. A Choice of Words Is a Choice of Worlds!
1.Word Power! Introduction Connotative and Denotative Meanings of Words Use the Context to Select Synonyms Words with Similar Sounds but Different Meanings Capitalize Words Correctly Understanding Ways to Spell Words Correctly
2.How Are Words Related? Parts of Speech The Functions of English Words II. Structuring Sentences
3.Forming Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Introduction Phrases Clauses Understanding Types of Sentences Basic Sentence Patterns Putting It All Together
4.Correcting Punctuation and Sentence Structure Errors Using Correction Punctuation Avoiding Major Errors in Sentences
5.Correcting Subject-Verb and Pronoun Case and Reference Errors Introduction Subject-Verb Agreement Proper Pronoun Usage III. Working the Paragraph Puzzles
6.How Do You Put Paragraph Pieces Together? Introduction What Is a Paragraph? Selecting a Topic Analyze the Audience The Purpose of Writing Prewriting Techniques Organizing Your Prewriting Ideas Writing and Revising Topic Sentences Writing a Paragraph Step by Step Tips for Writing Good Paragraphs Checklist for Writing a Paragraph
7.Different Types of Paragraphs Introduction Telling a Story Using Descriptive Details (Narrative/Description) Describing an Object, Person, or Landscape Use Examples in Your Paragraph (Exemplification) Paragraphs That Give Directions (Process) Paragraphs That Diagnose What Happened Paragraphs That Explain Similarities and Differences (Compare and Contrast) Influence Others to Change VI. Reaching the Summit
8.Structuring the Essay Introduction What Is an Essay? Planning the Essay Visualizing the Outline and the Essay Identifying ThesisStatements Writing an Essay from Beginning to End Types of Introductions Choosing a Title Effective Endings
9.Revising Sentences, Paragraphs, and Essays An Introduction to Revising Using Peer Reviews Sentence Combining Techniques Using Parallel Structure Eliminating Unnecessary Passive Voice Point of View Eliminating Wordiness Avoiding Vagueness in Writing Revising for Unity Revising for Coherence
10.Taking Exit Exams General Test-Taking Strategies How to Raise Your Scores on Standardized Tests How to Save Time When Writing Five-Paragraph Essays in a Testing Situation