Introduction

Part 1: Writing Fluency

Introduction

Unit 1: Keeping a Journal

Unit 2: Blogging

Unit 3: Creative Writing

Part 2: Language Use

Introduction

Unit 1: Building Vocabulary

Unit 2: Sentence Variety

Unit 3: Relating Ideas

Unit 4: Verbs: Tense and Voice

Unit 5: Figurative Language

Part 3: Academic Writing

Introduction

Unit 1: What is Academic Writing?

Unit 2: Working with Source Materials

Unit 3: Summary Writing

Unit 4: Paragraphs: Patterns of Organization

Unit 5: Pre-writing Techniques

Unit 6: Thesis Statements, Introductions, and Conclusions

Unit 7: Organizing and Drafting

Unit 8: Revising and Proofreading

Part 4: Social and Professional Writing

Introduction

Unit 1: Social Networking

Unit 2: Business Letters

Unit 3: Writing Reviews

Unit 4: Current Events

Unit 5: College Applications

The Writing Power series is unlike most other writing textbooks. Rather than focusing on one are of writing, such as fluency, language use, academic writing, or social writing the series includes all of them to give students practicl skills for writing in many different situations. It is also contains four separate parts that concentrate on four important aspects of writing proficiency. The structure is flexible, allowing the teacher to assign work from different sections concurrently to target students' greatest needs. To support and supplement in-class practice there is a Writing Power blog. Teachers can log on to set  up a private class blog, where students can post writing assignments and communicate with classmates in a fun online environment.