Academic B Writing

The Writing Process

Addressing the Prompt

Timed Writing (Writing Process)

Integrated Writing (Writing Process)

Shape and Organization

Introduction Paragraphs

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion Paragraphs

Timed Writing (Essay Shape & Organization)

Integrated Writing 2

Descriptive Writing

Example Descriptive Writing 1

Example Descriptive Writing 2

Skill: Word Choice

Sources: Quoting

Revise: Descriptive Writing

Timed Writing (Descriptive Writing)

Integrated Writing 3

Comparison Writing

Example Comparison Writing 1

Example Comparison Writing 2

Sources: Summarizing

Revise: Comparison Writing

Timed Writing 4

Integrated Writing 4

Cause-Effect Writing

Example Cause-Effect Writing 1

Example Cause-Effect Writing 2

Skill: Cohesion

Revise: Cause-Effect Writing

Timed Writing 5

Integrated Writing 5

Additional Resources

Appendix 1: Development

Appendix 2: Punctuation

Appendix 3: Using Academic Vocabulary

Appendix 4: Finding Sources

Appendix 5: In-Text Citations

The Writing Process AK

Introduction to Academic Essays AK

Using Sources AK

Descriptive Essays AK

Comparison Essays AK

Cause-Effect Essays AK

Refining Writing AK

Writing for the TOEFL AK

Nuts and Bolts AK

Publication Information
Series	BYU English Language Center
Pages	253
License	CC BY

Writing English Language Arts Academic Writing

Academic B Writing

Academic Essays

Karina Jackson & Christin Stephens

Table of Contents

This text is designed to help university-bound ESL students at the intermediate high level. The content covers the basics of standard American English essay writing and formatting.

The Writing Process3

Addressing the Prompt5

Timed Writing (Writing Process)29

Integrated Writing (Writing Process)33

Shape and Organization41

Introduction Paragraphs45

Body Paragraphs51

Conclusion Paragraphs55

Example Essay57

Timed Writing (Essay Shape & Organization)59

Integrated Writing 263

Descriptive Writing69

Example Descriptive Writing 171

Example Descriptive Writing 275

Skill: Word Choice87

Sources: Quoting95

Revise: Descriptive Writing107

Timed Writing (Descriptive Writing)109

Integrated Writing 3113

Comparison Writing117

Example Comparison Writing 1119

Example Comparison Writing 2123

Skill: Unity139

Sources: Summarizing143

Revise: Comparison Writing153

Timed Writing 4155

Integrated Writing 4159

Cause-Effect Writing163

Example Cause-Effect Writing 1165

Example Cause-Effect Writing 2169

Skill: Cohesion181

Paraphrasing189

Revise: Cause-Effect Writing199

Timed Writing 5201

Integrated Writing 5205

Additional Resources209

Appendix 1: Development211

Appendix 2: Punctuation215

Appendix 3: Using Academic Vocabulary219

Appendix 4: Finding Sources223

Appendix 5: In-Text Citations225

The Writing Process AK231

Introduction to Academic Essays AK233

Using Sources AK235

Descriptive Essays AK237

Comparison Essays AK241

Cause-Effect Essays AK243

Refining Writing AK245

Writing for the TOEFL AK249

Nuts and Bolts AK251

Karina Jackson

Brigham Young University English Language Center

Christin Stephens

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