Great Paragraphs : An Introduction to Writing Paragraphs With Chapters

This mid-intermediate level ESL writing text explores how to generate, develop, and organize ideas at the paragraph level. Major units include coverage of paragraph structure, introductions to five rhetorical modes (definition, process analysis, description, opinion, and narration), and an appendix with additional practice in writing, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.

• Writer's Notes and Language Focus features contain brief discussions of grammar topics and effective writing strategies.
• Engaging activities for students include copying exercises, analysis of paragraph elements, and sequencing activities which highlight connecting and transitional words and phrases.