English Composition with Integrated Review, 2nd Edition

English Composition with Integrated Review encourages students to thoughtfully craft, defend, and polish arguments while offering targeted remediation of foundational reading and writing concepts. Student learning of core composition topics is supported by a contextualized review of study skills, grammar, reading, writing and research. Updates to the second edition include:

  • Thought-provoking writing samples & prompts
  • Reflection questions
  • Application exercises
  • Group activities
  • Real-world applications
  • Comprehensive chapter review lessons
  • Chapter projects
  • Additional/revamped topics and examples
  • Updated research content including APA 7th Edition guidelines

New lessons include:

  • Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
  • Responding Critically to Literature
  • Basics of Information Literacy
  • Professional Writing
  • Multimedia Projects
  • Thinking Critically about Pop Culture
  • Technical Writing

Formats: Software, Textbook, eBook, Guided Notebook

Product ISBN
Software + English Composition eBook 978-1-64277-458-0
Software + English Composition eBook + English Composition Textbook 978-1-64277-460-3
Software + Integrated Review Guided Notebook 978-1-64277-461-0

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 0R: Integrated Review: Study Skills
    1. 0R.1 Understanding Different Learning Styles
    2. 0R.2 Determining Your Personal Learning Styles
    3. 0R.3 Stress Management
    4. 0R.4 Keeping Yourself Organized
    5. 0R.5 Time Management
    6. 0R.6 Study Strategies
    7. 0R.7 Test-Taking Strategies
    8. 0R.8 Taking Advantage of Campus Resources
    9. 0R.9 Writing with Technology
    10. Chapter 0R Review
  2. Chapter 1R: Integrated Review: Why We Write
    1. 1R.1 Understanding Purpose
  3. Chapter 1: Why We Write
    1. 1.1 Writing Situations and Purposes
    2. 1.2 Writing to Respond
    3. 1.3 Writing to Summarize
    4. 1.4 Writing to Propose
    5. 1.5 Writing to Discuss
    6. 1.6 Writing to Describe
    7. 1.7 Writing to Argue
    8. 1.8 Writing to Analyze
    9. 1.9 Writing to Evaluate
    10. Chapter 1 Review
  4. Chapter 2R: Integrated Review: Modes of Writing
    1. 2R.1 Locating Key Information
    2. 2R.2 Classifying Major and Minor Details
    3. 2R.3 Identifying Organizational Patterns
    4. Chapter 2R Review
  5. Chapter 2: Modes of Writing
    1. 2.1 Descriptive Writing
    2. 2.2 Narrative Writing
    3. 2.3 Expository Writing
    4. 2.4 Persuasive Writing
    5. Chapter 2 Review
  6. Chapter 3R: Integrated Review: The Writing Process
    1. 3R.1 Writing a Paragraph
    2. 3R.2 Writing a First Draft
    3. 3R.3 Refining a Paragraph
    4. 3R.4 Strengthening Sentences
    5. 3R.5 Proofreading Strategies
    6. 3R.6 Finalizing a Paragraph
    7. Chapter 3R Review
  7. Chapter 3: The Writing Process
    1. 3.1 Pre-Writing
    2. 3.2 Drafting
    3. 3.3 Revision
    4. 3.4 Peer Review
    5. 3.5 Editing
    6. 3.6 The Final Draft
    7. Chapter 3 Review
  8. Chapter 4R: Integrated Review: Parts of the Essay
    1. 4R.1 Sorting General and Specific Information
    2. 4R.2 Determining Paragraph Focus
    3. 4R.3 Writing a Topic Sentence
    4. 4R.4 Organizing a Paragraph
    5. 4R.5 Drafting a Paragraph
    6. Chapter 4R Review
  9. Chapter 4: Parts of the Essay
    1. 4.1 Rhetorical Essay Structures
    2. 4.2 The Introduction
    3. 4.3 Thesis and Purpose Statements
    4. 4.4 Body Paragraphs
    5. 4.5 Transitions
    6. 4.6 The Conclusion
    7. Chapter 4 Review
  10. Chapter 5R: Integrated Review: Reading & Rhetoric
    1. 5R.1 Pre-Reading Strategies
    2. 5R.2 Finding Meaning through Visuals
    3. 5R.3 Active Reading Strategies
    4. 5R.4 Finding Connections and Patterns
    5. 5R.5 Finding Meaning through Context
    6. 5R.6 Finding Meaning through Word Parts
    7. 5R.7 Finding Meaning through Inference
    8. 5R.8 Types of Main Ideas and Evidence
    9. 5R.9 Identifying Purpose and Tone
    10. Chapter 5R Review
  11. Chapter 5: Reading & Rhetoric
    1. 5.1 Taking Notes and Annotating Texts
    2. 5.2 Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details
    3. 5.3 Identifying Organizational Patterns
    4. 5.4 Understanding Purpose, Audience, and Tone
    5. 5.5 Recognizing Rhetorical Appeals
    6. 5.6 Analyzing Rhetoric through Word Choice
    7. 5.7 Understanding the Basics of Logic
    8. 5.8 Recognizing Logical Fallacies
    9. 5.9 Evaluating Evidence
    10. 5.10 Analyzing Rhetoric through Visuals
    11. 5.11 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
    12. Chapter 5 Review
  12. Chapter 6R: Integrated Review: Writing & Rhetoric
    1. 6R.1 Determining Essay Focus
    2. 6R.2 Writing a Thesis or Purpose Statement
    3. 6R.3 Organizing and Outlining an Argument
    4. 6R.4 Combining Words or Sentences
    5. 6R.5 Emphasizing Words or Phrases
    6. 6R.6 Using Inclusive Language
    7. Chapter 6R Review
  13. Chapter 6: Writing & Rhetoric
    1. 6.1 Understanding an Argument
    2. 6.2 Considering Purpose and Audience
    3. 6.3 Recognizing Constraints
    4. 6.4 Employing Rhetorical Appeals
    5. 6.5 Using Consistent Tone
    6. 6.6 Choosing the Right Words
    7. 6.7 Using Word and Sentence Variety
    8. 6.8 Polishing an Argument
    9. 6.9 Responding Critically to Literature
    10. Chapter 6 Review
  14. Chapter 7R: Integrated Review: Research
    1. 7R.1 Introduction to Research
    2. 7R.2 Tools for Purposeful Research
    3. Chapter 7R Review
  15. Chapter 7: Research
    1. 7.1 Basics of Information Literacy
    2. 7.2 Understanding the Research Paper
    3. 7.3 Planning and Tracking Your Research
    4. 7.4 Identifying Types of Sources
    5. 7.5 Evaluating the Credibility of Sources
    6. 7.6 Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
    7. 7.7 Integrating Sources into Your Writing
    8. 7.8 The Annotated Bibliography
    9. 7.9 Basics of MLA Style
    10. 7.10 Basics of APA Style
    11. 7.11 Basics of CMS
    12. 7.12 Basics of CSE Style
    13. Chapter 7 Review
  16. Chapter 8R: Integrated Review: Writing Beyond the English Classroom
    1. 8R.1 Considering Style
    2. 8R.2 Considering Visuals
    3. Chapter 8R Review
  17. Chapter 8: Writing beyond the English Classroom
    1. 8.1 Writing across the Disciplines
    2. 8.2 Visual and Digital Arguments
    3. 8.3 Oral Presentations
    4. 8.4 Etiquette in Social Media
    5. 8.5 Technical Writing
    6. 8.6 Professional Writing
    7. 8.7 Multimedia Projects
    8. 8.8 Thinking Critically about Pop Culture
    9. Chapter 8 Review
  18. Chapter 9R: Integrated Review: Basics of Grammar and Mechanics
    1. 9R.1 Nouns
    2. 9R.2 Pronouns
    3. 9R.3 Basic Verb Types and Tenses
    4. 9R.4 Verb Forms and Functions
    5. 9R.5 Perfect and Progressive Tenses
    6. 9R.6 Adjectives and Adverbs
    7. 9R.7 Prepositions
    8. 9R.8 Clauses and Conjunctions
    9. 9R.9 Using Capitalization and Italics
    10. 9R.10 Using Abbreviations and Numbers
    11. 9R.11 Using Basic Spelling Rules
    12. 9R.12 Spelling Commonly Confused Words
    13. Chapter 9R Review
  19. Chapter 9: Basics of Grammar and Mechanics
    1. 9.1 Parts of Speech
    2. 9.2 The Characteristics of a Sentence
    3. 9.3 Using Commas
    4. 9.4 Using Semicolons and Colons
    5. 9.5 Using Quotation Marks, Parentheses, and Brackets
    6. Chapter 9 Review
  20. Chapter 10R: Integrated Review: Grammatical Sentences
    1. 10R.1 Identifying the Characteristics of Sentences
  21. Chapter 10: Grammatical Sentences
    1. 10.1 Common Sentence Errors
    2. 10.2 Using Consistent Subjects and Verbs
    3. 10.3 Using Consistent Pronouns and Antecedents
    4. 10.4 Using Correct Pronoun Reference and Case
    5. 10.5 Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
    6. 10.6 Using Active and Passive Voice
    7. 10.7 Maintaining Consistency in Tense and Person
    8. 10.8 Using Parallelism, Coordination, and Subordination
    9. 10.9 Proofreading Sentences for Grammar
    10. Chapter 10 Review