1. CHƯƠNG 1: INTRODUCING YOURSELF
1.1. Looking at the Models
1.2. Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Names
1.3. From Words to Sentences to Paragraphs
1.4. Statements and Questions
1.5. Sentence Mechanics
1.6. The Simple Present of the Verb Be
1.7. Basic Sentence Patterns with the Verb Be
1.8. Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Names
1.9. The Writing Process
1.9.1. The Steps in the Writing Process
1.9.2. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph to Introduce Yourself
2. CHƯƠNG 2: EVERYDAY ROUTINES
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Looking at the Models
2.3. Looking at Vocabulary: Word Partners
2.4. Formatting the Page
2.5. Grammar and Sentence Structure
2.5.1. Subject Pronouns
2.5.2. The Simple Present
2.6. Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Partners
2.7. The Writing Process
2.7.1. Peer Review
2.7.2. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Morning Routine
2.8. Self-Assessment
2.9. On Your Own: A Paragraph about Your Sleep
2.10. Your Journal
3. CHƯƠNG 3: EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY
3.1. Looking at the Models
3.2. Looking at Vocabulary: Going Verbs
3.3. Sentence Structure
3.3.1. Subjects of Sentences
3.3.2. Writing Complete Sentences
3.3.3. Negative Verbs
3.4. Applying Vocabulary: Using Go + -ing Verbs
3.5. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone in a Photo
3.6. On Your Own: A Paragraph about Someone You Know Well
4. CHƯƠNG 4: A GOOD DAY
4.1. Looking at the Models
4.2. Looking at Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs
4.3. Sentence Structure and Grammar
4.3.1. Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1
4.3.2. Adverbs of Frequency
4.3.3. Expressions to Show Time
4.3.4. Using Capital Letters
4.3.5. Capital Letters for Titles
4.4. Applying Vocabulary: Using Phrasal Verbs
4.5. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Typical Day
4.6. Self-Assessment
4.7. On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favorite Holiday
5. CHƯƠNG 5: YOUR HOMETOWN
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Looking at the Models
5.3. Looking at Vocabulary: Words for Directions
5.4. Supporting Sentences, Part 1
5.5. A, An, and The
5.6. There is and There Are
5.7. Phrases in Sentences
5.8. Applying Vocabulary: Using Words for Directions
5.9. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph Describing Your Hometown
5.10. On Your Own: A Paragraph about a Favorite Place
6. CHƯƠNG 6: ON THE JOB
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Looking at the Models
6.3. Looking at Vocabulary: Words - The Present Progressive
6.4. Present Progressive vs. Simple Sentence Patterns, Part 1
6.5. Using Words for Jobs
6.6. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Someone at Work
6.7. Timed Writing: A Paragraph about Someone with a Good Job
7. CHƯƠNG 7: REMEMBERING AN IMPORTANT EVENT
7.1. Looking at the Models
7.2. Looking at Vocabulary: Adjectives and Prepositions
7.3. Organizing Your Ideas
7.4. Sentence Structure and Mechanics
7.4.1. The Simple Past
7.5. Applying Vocabulary: Using Adjectives and Prepositions
7.6. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about a Memorable Event
7.7. Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Memorable Event
8. CHƯƠNG 8: MEMORIES OF A TRIP
8.1. Looking at the Models
8.2. Vocabulary: Word Families
8.3. Concluding Sentences
8.4. Past Time Expressions
8.5. Sentence Structure
8.6. Sentences with Past Time Clauses
8.7. Applying Vocabulary: Using Word Families
8.8. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Memories of a Trip
8.9. Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Childhood Experience
9. CHƯƠNG 9: LOOKING AHEAD
9.1. Looking at Vocabulary: Adverbs
9.2. Expressing Future Time with Be Going To
9.3. Expressing Future Time with Will
9.4. Sentences with Future Time Clauses
9.5. Using On-On Sentences
9.6. Applying Vocabulary: Using Adverbs of Probability
9.7. Writing Assignment: A Paragraph about Your Future Plans
9.8. Timed Writing: A Paragraph about a Future Event
Appendix A: More Ideas for Journal Writing
Appendix B: Grammar Terms
Appendix C: Grammar Charts
Appendix D: Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex)
Appendix E: Mechanics (Rules for Capitalization)
Appendix F: Correction Symbols and Practice