Writing Clearly - An Editing Guide - Second Edition

Writing Clearly – An Editing Guide – Second Edition

Authors: Janet Lane, Ellen Lange

Level: High intermediate to advanced

Writing Clearly – An Editing Guide – Second Edition helps learners detect and remedy the 15 most common ESL/EFL writing problems. Each unit focuses on one particular writing error, providing grammar explanations, self-help strategies, exercises for practice and suggestions for improving one's writing style. Each unit ends with menu of authentic writing assignments, one of which springs directly from a high-interest CNN video clip.

Features:

·         Active student-centered approach to error correction promotes effective self-monitoring of writing.

·         A diagnostic task at the beginning of each unit assesses how much students know about each language problem, helping both students and teachers build road maps for success.

·         Editing exercises integrating several writing problems offer extensive editing practice.

·         Systematic listening of errors with ESL grading symbols help students isolate, identify, and correct writing errors.

·         Compelling CNN video clips provide springboards for meaningful writing activities.