{"product_id":"writing-strategies-book-1-a-student-centered-approach-paperback","title":"Writing Strategies, Book 1: A Student-Centered Approach - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeggy Dustin Kehe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Kehe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eWriting Strategies 1\u003c\/em\u003e is a high-intermediate academic writing resource designed to build students' confidence and competence in producing clear, organized, and effective college-style essays. The book introduces five foundational essay types-- Description, Narration, Exposition, Comparison and Contrast, and the Expository Essay with a Source-- giving learners repeated practice with the most common forms of academic writing. Each essay unit includes guided strategies that break down the writing process into manageable steps, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to drafting, revising, and integrating support. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e These strategy-based lessons help learners understand not only \u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e to write, but \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to approach each rhetorical task with clarity and purpose. Beyond the essay units, the text features fluency writing assignments that build writing stamina, along with targeted grammar exercises coordinated with each essay type. This integrated approach strengthens accuracy, coherence, and overall writing fluency. A free downloadable teacher's guide offers additional support for classroom instructors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designed to prepare students for more advanced academic work, \u003cem\u003eWriting Strategies 1\u003c\/em\u003e serves as the first half of a two-level series. \u003cem\u003eWriting Strategies 2\u003c\/em\u003e continues the same effective format at the advanced level, providing a smooth progression for developing academic writers. \u003c\/p\u003e Features Free downloadable teacher's guide for classroom support. Five key academic essay types taught step-by-step. Clear writing strategies specific to each essay mode. Integrated grammar practice aligned with essay units. Fluency writing tasks to build speed, stamina, and idea generation. Scaffolded support from brainstorming to revision. High-intermediate level, ideal for academic preparation courses. Smooth transition to \u003cem\u003eWriting Strategies 2\u003c\/em\u003e for advanced writers. Similar Pro Lingua Learning Titles \u003cstrong\u003eWriting Strategies 2\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWriting in English: Step by Step\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Word Combination Card\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInteractive Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDiscussion Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Keheand Peggy Dustin Kehe, authors of Writing Strategies, have co-written eight textbooks with Pro Lingua Learning. They have been ESL teachers for over 35 years in the U.S., Japan, and Greece and with the Peace Corps in Niger. They both have a Master of Arts in TESOL from the School for International Training (SIT) in Brattleboro, Vermont. Currently, David is Faculty Emeritus at Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA, and Peggy is retired from teaching. David also writes a blog for teachers called \"Common Sense Teaching ESL.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50489833816301,"sku":"9780866474306","price":48.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/writing-strategies-book-1-a-student-centered-approach-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}