Communicate in writing : a functional approach to writing through reading comprehension / created by Keith Johnson.

Center for Applied Language Studies University of Reading for Tanya.

Includes glossary.

Part 1 Describing things and ideas; Unit 1 Introduction to communicate in writing; 2- Dying stars referring back and giving new information; 3 -Skid row defining; 4- Bees classifying; 5- Volcanoes; 6- The polar regions comparing and contrasting; 7- Magic charms giving examples; 8- Inventions types of descriptive statement (1); 9- Sugar Types of descriptive statement (2); 10 -The dangers of space travel Part 2 Describing processes and events; Unit 11- Conditioning Expressing purpose and means; 12- The biological clock expressing prediction and expectancy; 13- Words expressing cause, effect, reason and result; 14- Bread describing a sequence of events; 15- The Spanish Armada Part 3 Developing an argument; Unit 16- Women's Lib expressing degrees of certainty; 17- Ghosts supporting an argument; 18- Genetic engineering expressing reservations; 19- Work drawing conclusions; 20- Intelligence

Communication in writing is a course in advanced writing skills. It is suitable for students of the language itself, those using English as a study medium, and others who need to write reports and articles in English in the course of their work. It is also a valuable source of reading comprehension.