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Book SynopsisHelps learners build reading and writing skills through relevant readings and carefully structured writing exercises. This book helps you develop both language and academic skills.
Table of ContentsUnit 1: Symbols READING 1 Color Me Pink WRITING 1 SKILLS Paragraph Structure PRACTICE Writing a paragraph about colors READING 2 And the Lucky Number Is . . . WRITING 2 SKILLS The Parts of an Essay | The Thesis Statement PRACTICE Writing two body paragraphs about superstitions Unit 2: Customs READING 1 Thanksgiving���Hawaiian Style WRITING 1 SKILLS The Introduction PRACTICE Writing an introduction about preparing for an event READING 2 Hop to It! WRITING 2 SKILLS The Conclusion PRACTICE Writing an introduction and a conclusion about a custom Unit 3: Mind and Body READING 1 Personality Revealed WRITING 1 SKILLS The Example Essay PRACTICE Writing an example essay about character traits READING 2 Pets to the Rescue WRITING 2 SKILLS Using such as PRACTICE Writing an example essay about keeping healthy Unit 4: People Making a Difference READING 1 Saving Africa���s Largest Animals WRITING 1 SKILLS The Descriptive Essay PRACTICE Writing a description essay about people READING 2 Educating Kenya���s Girls WRITING 2 SKILLS The Narrative Essay PRACTICE Writing a narrative essay about a person���s life Unit 5: Symbols READING 1 Color Me Pink WRITING 1 SKILLS Paragraph Structure PRACTICE Writing a paragraph about colors READING 2 And the Lucky Number Is . . . WRITING 2 SKILLS The Parts of an Essay | The Thesis Statement PRACTICE Writing two body paragraphs about superstitions Unit 6: Food READING 1 Sushi Crosses the Pacific WRITING 1 SKILLS The Comparison-and-Contrast Essay���Part I | Comparison and Contrast Words and Phrases | Using while and whereas PRACTICE Writing an essay comparing food preparation and eating READING 2 What���s for Breakfast? WRITING 2 SKILLS The Comparison-and-Contrast Essay���Part II | Using although, even though, and though PRACTICE Writing an essay comparing eating customs Unit 7: Language READING 1 Keeping It Secret WRITING 1 SKILLS Writing about Reasons | Introducing Reasons with because and as PRACTICE Writing an essay that gives reasons for certain behaviors READING 2 English Around the World WRITING 2 SKILLS The Cause-and-Effect Essay | Words That Signal Cause and Effect | Using therefore and consequently PRACTICE Writing an essay about the effects of the English language Unit 8: Environment READING 1 Behind Bars at the Zoo WRITING 1 SKILLS The Argument Essay | Relevant Support PRACTICE Writing an argument essay about human uses for animals READING 2 Crops, Codes, and Controversy WRITING 2 SKILLS Using Factual Details to Support Your Opinion PRACTICE Writing an argument essay about agricultural practices Unit 9: Readings from Literature READING 1 The Road Not Taken WRITING 1 SKILLS Imagery | Writing an Analysis of a Poem PRACTICE Writing an analysis of a poem READING 2 The Story of the Mouse Merchant WRITING 2 SKILLS Personal Narrative PRACTICE Writing a personal narrative
