The content of Writing Tutor covers a wide range of content-based topics and language material over twelve units per level. Writing Tutor is designed to encourage the student to move from producing solid sentences to complete essays over the series. Clear guidance is given at every stage to ensure clear output goals. Writing Tutor provides valuable preparation for academic writing situations that students are going to face at school and college. Writing Tutor is perfectly placed to meet the requirements of English-only environments.
Features—–
– Full-color illustrations and photographs
– Clear, easy-to-use step-by-step instructions for every task
– Extensive writing-oriented activity practice on a variety of genres
– Modeled examples providing maximum support in promoting independent writing
– Downloadable audio recordings, answer keys, and teaching tips
– Optional accompaniment with Compass Publishings e-Tutor online program
Unit Structure—–
[1A & 2A]
Part 1 (Writing Form):
– Practice the key words of the sample paragraphs and the key sentence structure
– Understand different types of writing and the writing process
Part 2 (Prewriting):
– Practice the key words in the student’s writing and the key sentence structure
– Make an outline with guided writing
Part 3 (Drafting):
– Practice using linking words to connect ideas
– Learn how to develop the outline into the 1st draft
– Complete the 1st draft with a guide
Part 4 (Revising & Proofreading):
– Revise the 1st draft
– Proofread the 2nd draft using the checklist
– Review the key sentence structure
– Evaluate the final draft
Part 1 (Prewriting):
– Get familiar with the topic
– Learn about the essay form
– Gather ideas, listen, and take notes
– Practice the key sentence structure
Part 2 (Making an outline)
– Understand the essay topic
– Brainstorm
– Write the title and the thesis statement
– Make a guided outline
Part 3 (Drafting)
– Practice writing the key parts of an essay
– Write the 1st draft
– Learn about the essay form
Part 4(Practicing & Producing)
– Revise an essay sample
– Review the key sentence structure
– Revise the draft
– Proofread the essay
