The third edition of this popular series continues to offer proven instructional design and pedagogy for the step-by-step development of composition skills. Through the integration of reading and writing activities, students master sophisticated principles and techniques of English composition while developing their overall fluency.
- NEW pre-reading activities along with post-reading caption-writing exercises support the readings and introduce the grammatical and rhetorical focus of each of the 10 units.
- NEW and richly detailed sequential illustration help students with comprehension of vocabulary and idioms in both readings and model compositions.
- NEWLY revised exercises on comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, semantic organization and writing techniques prepare students to write successful compositions.
- NEW on-line activities encourage students to use the Internet as a resource for their writing.

Unit 1 Describing Daily Routines
Unit 2 Describing a Friend
Unit 3 Describing a Scene and Feelings
Unit 4 Giving Instructions / Directions
Unit 5 Describing Past Events
Unit 6 Making a Written Request
Unit 7 Describing Past Events
Unit 8 Describing Seasons and Weather
Unit 9 Contrasting People and Personalities
Unit 10 Recounting Experiences