Developing Composition Skills

Ruetten shows intermediate-level English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) students how to develop the composition skills of narrating, describing, analyzing, comparing and contrasting, and classifying, at the paragraph level, ending with an introduction to essay writing. Focusing on types of analysis (process, comparing and contrasting, classifying, and cause and effect), each chapter is organized around a theme from which students develop a topic, and includes activities and samples of professional and student writing. Introductory chapters address the basics of the paragraph, the writing process, prewriting techniques, and the uses of the journal. This edition has vocabulary building sections, editing practice, new and updated readings, updated grammar instruction, a supplemental assessment CD-ROM, and a more visual, full-color presentation. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)