Number 1 (January 2001) This issue includes articles on vocabulary, emotional intelligence and literature, reading and writing activities, and women in sports. Number 2 (April 2001) Adapting authentic materials, misconception analysis, whole-learning reading, and international business ethics are among the articles in this issue. Number 3 (July 2001) To find out about velocity and the velocipede, the TOEFL and Grammar, and statistics and research design, read this issue. Number 4 (October 2001) Featured in this issue are an interview with Diane Larsen-Freeman, and articles on storytelling, assessment of young leaners, information gaps for communication, and Texas.
Developing Writing is a reading and writing skills text designed for beginning to intermediate learners of English. Each of the twenty chapters in this book is introduced by a reading selection that incorporates the lesson’s model structures, mechanics, and grammar points. Each reading in Developing Writing focuses on some aspect of American or world culture. Each reading passage is followed by composition, vocabulary, and spelling activities. An irregular verb list, grammar rule index, and answer key are also included.
Carefully graded reading and writing syllabus helps learners progress quickly from identifying and tracing letters to reading and writing simple sentences Step-by-step phonics programme introduces sounds in a fun way and supports the reading and writing syllabus Left-to-right progression practice helps children who use a non-Roman alphabet Varied activities in every unit and use of songs, chants, story role-playing and stickers make English memorable and suits different learning styles Extensive range of print and digital support materials for teachers, including tests and assessment Social and emotional skills are developed to educate the whole child through English
