English Essentials for Compelling Communication

Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1 Why Study English?
Chapter 2 Identifying Text Types, Taking Smart Notes, and Reading for Understanding
Chapter 3 Understanding the Writing Process
Chapter 4 Fun and Functional Grammar Tips
Chapter 5 Creating Compelling Complex Sentences
Chapter 6 Identifying the Parts of Speech
Chapter 7 Academic Honesty: Evaluating Sources and Preventing Plagiarism
Chapter 8 Analyzing the Short Story and Writing and Citing with Integrity
Chapter 9 Choosing the Right Adjectives, Adverbs, and Related Words!
Chapter 10 What's the Word with Using Verbs?
Chapter 11 Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion
Chapter 12 Engaging in Critical Discourse and Debate
Chapter 13 Becoming a Critical Reader: Discerning Meaning through Close Reading
Chapter 14 Make Your Writing Matter!
Chapter 15 Strategies for Success, Lifelong Learning, and Personal Growth