The Writing Process

Addressing the Prompt

Timed Writing (Expectations)

Integrated Writing (Writing Process)

Shape and Organization

Introduction Paragraphs

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion Paragraphs

Timed Writing (The Prompt)

Integrated Writing (TOEFL Task 1)

Integrated Writing (TOEFL Task 2)

Descriptive Writing

Example Descriptive Writing 1

Example Descriptive Writing 2

Skill: Word Choice

Sources: Quoting

Revise: Descriptive Writing

Timed Writing (Choose a Position)

Integrated Writing (Word Choice)

Comparison Writing

Example Comparison Writing 1

Example Comparison Writing 2

Sources: Summarizing

Revise: Comparison Writing

Timed Writing (Plans & Obstacles)

Integrated Writing (Summarizing)

Cause-Effect Writing

Example Cause-Effect Writing 1

Example Cause-Effect Writing 2

Skill: Cohesion

Sources: Paraphrasing

Revise: Cause-Effect Writing

Timed Writing (Revising)

Integrated Writing (Revising)

Additional Resources

Appendix 1: Development

Appendix 2: Punctuation

Appendix 3: Using Academic Vocabulary

Appendix 4: Finding Sources

Appendix 5: In-Text Citations

Appendix 6: Simple Sentences

Appendix 7: Compound Sentences

Appendix 8: Complex Sentences Part 1

Appendix 9: Complex Sentences Part 2

Descriptive Writing

The purpose of a descriptive essay is simply to describe a subject. In this descriptive essay you will describe an important historical figure. Think about this person's attributes or characteristics. You may also describe things they accomplished.

Example Descriptive Writing 1 Example Descriptive Writing 2 Prewriting Skill: Word Choice Sources: Quoting Revising Revise: Descriptive Writing Timed Writing (Choose a Position)Integrated Writing (Word Choice)

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