Teaching a Lexis-Based Academic Writing Course A Guide to Building Academic Vocabulary |
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| Author:
| Zwier, Lawrence
Bennett, Gena |
| ISBN: | 978-0-472-03101-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | University of Michigan Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Teaching a Lexis-Based Academic Writing Course is a companion to
Building an Academic Vocabulary,which was written for students who need to develop college-level vocabulary skills
. Building Academic Vocabulary (0-472-08589-1) helps students develop lexical precision as they work in such often-exercised modes as cause-effect, general description, description of processes, and comparison/contrast.
Teaching a Lexis-Based Academic...
More Description Teaching a Lexis-Based Academic Writing Course is a companion to Building an Academic Vocabulary,which was written for students who need to develop college-level vocabulary skills. Building Academic Vocabulary (0-472-08589-1) helps students develop lexical precision as they work in such often-exercised modes as cause-effect, general description, description of processes, and comparison/contrast.
Teaching a Lexis-Based Academic Writing Course will help instructors use Building an Academic Vocabulary more effectively, but it can also be used as a companion to any writing text and by instructors who want their writing course to have more of a focus on vocabulary. Each chapter includes additional practice exercise and five additional quizzes on collocations and common phrases, related forms, and additional vocabulary. This resource provides instructors with a valuable tool for helping students develop precision and fluency in their academic writing.