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Geoffrey Nunberg challenges a widespread assumption that the linguistic structure of written languages is qualitatively identical to that of spoken language: It should no longer be necessary to defend the view that written language is truly language, but it is surprising to learn of written-language category indicators that are realized by punctuation marks and other figural devices.' He shows that traditional approaches to these devices tend to describe the features of written language exclusively by analogy to those of spoken language, with the result that punctuation has been regarded as an unsystematic and deficient means for presenting spoken-language intonation. Analysed in its own terms, however, punctuation manifests a coherent linguistic subsystem of 'text-grammar' that coexists in writing with the system of 'lexical grammar' that has been the traditional object of linguistic inquiry. A detailed analysis of the category structure of English text-sentences reveals a highly systematic set of syntactic and presentational rules that can be described in terms independent of the rules of lexical grammar and are largely matters of the tacit knowledge that writers acquire without formal instruction. That these rules obey constraints that are structurally analogous to those of lexical grammar leads Nunberg to label the text-grammar an 'application' of the principles of natural language organization to a new domain. Geoffrey Nunberg is a researcher at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center.

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Daily practice for a 36-week school year. Handwriting skills (traditional cursive!) Tasks include writing letters, words and sentences. Can be used in all grades.

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The book is divided into 2 parts.
Part One - Personal Letters: Chapter I - Types of Letters, Chapter II - The layout of Personal letters, Chapter III - The Body of Personal Letters, Chapter IV - The Subject matter of Personal letters and Chapter Five - Some Examples of Personal letters, while Part Two deals with formal letters: Chapter VI - The layout of Formal letters, Chapter VII - Formal Invitations and Inquiries, Chapter VIII - Letters of Complaint and Answers to Them, Chapter IX - Letters of Application for jobs, Chapter X - Letters to the Press, Chapter XI - Some examples of Formal Letters, Chapter XII - Revision of Grammatical Points Important in Letter-Writing + Appendix
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For students new to the rules of writing, or those who need a quick and easy refresher, this book provides 20 lessons that promote an in-depth understanding of writing in a short amount of time. This skill builder includes full tutorials in easily confused word pairs and using verbs for strong, active writing, a pretest to diagnose strengths and weaknesses, a posttest to measure progress, hundreds of practice questions, and more!
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Each unit introduces a theme and a writing task and then guides the student writer through the process of gathering ideas, organizing an outline, drafting, revising, and editing. Students are given the opportunity to explore their opinions, discuss their ideas, and share their experiences through written
communication.

Effective Academic Writing 1: The Paragraph reviews sentence structure and prepares students to write academic paragraphs, while introducing five essential rhetorical modes.

Features:

* Compelling and authentic readings inspire student interest before writing modes are introduced.
* Rhetorical presentations and exercises refine writing skills.
* Language presentations and exercises complement writing genres.
* Editing checklists promote peer feedback and aid students in revising
* their written work.
* Timed paragraph writing and testing material at the end of each unit reinforce skills and prepare students for in-class writing as well as high-stakes assessment.
* Grammar Presentations and practice are correlated to Grammar Sense 1.
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Motivates students with user-friendly activities, writing prompts, and graphic organizers. Correlates lessons to state standards. Strengths test-prep skills. Models good writings.
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Review
"During the past thirty years as an English teacher and professor, as an educational publisher and national writing consultant, and as the director of the Educational Leadership Institute, I have not seen a more powerful book on the teaching of writing. Think of this book as a gift to yourself, your colleagues, and your students. Think of it as a spark that just might initiate a renaissance in the way writing is taught." (RW (Skip) Kistner, President )

"The major strengths of this book are the implications of current brain research and how to maximize student learning and enjoyment in the learning process. It’s all about the learning in the classroom, which is where the focus must be." (Mary Moore, Third-Grade Teacher )

"Provides teachers with applicable research on brain-compatible learning and provides students with tools for developing their talent as writers." (Wanda Stuckey, English Teacher )

"Explains brain research in easy-to-understand language and includes real classroom stories from diverse grade levels and student populations, as well as cross-curricular writing activities that foster high literacy and performance on high-stakes tests. Any teacher who wants reliable research to support effective, brain-friendly instruction should read this book and share it with colleagues and administrators." (Bobbie Faulkner, Teacher )

"Allows teachers to see the inside of a successful system for teaching students to write with confidence and proficiency. Hanson offers experience and personal learning on how the brain works and thinks about communication through writing." (Patricia Allison, Recruitment, Retention, and Preparation Coordinator )

"Recognizes the importance of preparing teachers to act as involved researchers in their own classrooms. The book encourages teachers to develop practices that will help their students become lifelong learners, not just competent test takers." (Edith Wagner, Associate Professor of English )

"Instructional leaders are constantly looking for ways to help teachers work smarter, not harder, in the quest to maximize student achievement. Hanson provides a brain-compatible framework to do precisely that." (Shaun Holmes, Principal )

"A one-of-a-kind, practical text for all teachers. Hanson takes us on a journey by providing teaching strategies and specific examples to prepare students to become lifelong writers!" (Sonia Aguila, ESL Teacher/Consultant )

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Not only does The Process of Composition shows students how to write academic essays, prose, and papers, but also how to critique, edit and revise work, how to write summaries, how to conduct interviews. The Process of Composition is the most comprehensive and accessible academic writing skills book available to ESL students. The Process of Composition covers everything from constructing an academic paper, and editing your work, to conducting surveys and interviews, and hints and tips on what is expected by instructors in major fields of study. Advanced ESL students who need to produce essays and academic writing in their studies at college or university.

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The fourth edition of this helpful guide includes more than 90 all-new sample resumes written by professional resume writers for all types of jobs and people, including a new chapter with electronic resume samples. The book also provides excellent career counseling sections to help anyone from high school graduates to high-level professionals define their ideal job and go out and get it.

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Longman Exam Skills CPE Writing New Edition
The Longman Exams Skills series is for students preparing for the First Certificate and Proficiency exams. The books in each set provide through preparation for each of the papers with lots of practice based on real exam tasks.

* Mini-dictionaries in the Students’ Books
* Model answers, photocopiable tests and marking schemes, in the Teacher’s Books

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This volume is a step in the direction of a more systematic analysis of the problems as well as an effort to present and compare various models, perspectives and methods of motivation and writing.

*Addresses the implications of writing instuction based on the 2 main approaches to writing research: cognitive and socio-cultural
*Provides systematic analysis of the various models, perspectives, and methods of motivation & writing
*Brings together the international research available in this burgeoning field

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In the workplace, good punctuation is much more than a matter of correctness. It’s a matter of efficiency. Professionals who aren’t sure how to punctuate take more time than necessary to write, as they fret about the many inconsistent and contradictory rules they’ve picked up over the years. Good punctuation is also a matter of courtesy: In workplace writing, a sentence should yield its meaning instantly, but when punctuation is haphazard, readers need to work to understand – or guess at – the writer’s intent. Weak punctuation results in time-wasting confusion, questions about professionalism, and some times even serious and costly miscommunication.

Without using the jargon of grammar — and providing 18 common sense principles to live by — Punctuation at Work shows busy professionals exactly how the marks can be used to make meaning clear and emphasize ideas. All the marks are covered, with hundreds of examples taken from today’s workplace. From hyphens and semicolons to brackets and quotation marks...all the way to ellipses (and the eternal struggle between “that” and “which”), this book explains the many ways punctuation makes things plain.
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For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation—for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post.

For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper—or fingertips to keyboard—how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.

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Introduce readers to the world of work with this stimulating, easy-to-read set. All the important issues are explored, such as why people work, what physical abilities and personal skills are needed for employment, how to set salary expectation, how to look for a job, and how to interview for a job.

Examines the purpose of a resume, the basics and style, the different kinds, how to plan, write, and strengthen one, and how to keep it up-to-date.
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