Writing Resources
Sentence Writing
- Paragraph Correction Practice From English for Everyone. Practice correcting common errors in paragraph writing. Available for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Downloadable PDF and Answer Keys available. Topics include punctuation, spelling, syntax, symmetry, vocabulary, and verb tense usage.
- Parallel Structure Overview From the Purdue Writing Lab.
- Parallel Structure Practice From Khan Academy. Four questions to check your understanding of parallel structure.
- Punctuation Practice From English for Everyone. Practice using punctuation correctly. Most useful would be the practice for commas (,) and semicolons (;).
- Sentence Correction Practice From English for Everyone: Practice correcting common errors in sentence writing. Available for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Downloadable PDF and Answer Keys available.
- Sentence Writing From Simple To Complex Spring 2022 ILC Workshop
- Simple Ways To Improve Your Sentences Spring 2021 ILC Workshop
Brainstorming
- Causes or Effects of Bad Traffic? Before opening the activity, brainstorm your own ideas. Then see which ones you have the same!
- Causes or Effects of Using Social Media? Before opening the activity, brainstorm your own ideas. Then see which ones you have the same!
- Essay Organization Chart Essay planning gets easier with practice! Pick a topic and use this chart to develop/organize your ideas. Make 3 outlines and choose 1 to write the full essay.
- MindMup An easy and free idea mapping tool. Use to develop your brainstorming and outlining skills. Mind maps can be easily exported.
Academic Writing
- 👩🎓Improve your Essay Scores (ILC Seminar)
- 📺 Academic Writing – Intermediate (YouTube Playlist)
- 📺 Academic Writing – Intermediate-Plus I (YouTube Playlist)
- 📺 Academic Writing – Intermediate-Plus II (YouTube Playlist)
- 📺 Academic Writing – Pre-Intermediate I (YouTube Playlist)
- 📺 Academic Writing – Pre-Intermediate II (YouTube Playlist)
- 🤩 How to Write an Advantages or Disadvantages Paragraph This step-by-step guide shows essential strategies for all academic writing.
- 145 Picture Prompts for Argumentative, Analytical, Creative, & Personal Writing From the New York Times.
- Academic Writing in English From University College London, an app for revising academic writing on your mobile devices.
- Academic Writing Quizzes From the EAP Foundation. Requires a free login.
- Academic Writing Resources From ESLFlow. Topics include brainstorming, outlining, writing topic and support sentences, and essay structure.
- Academic Writing Resources From the EAP Foundation. Includes types of writing, writing techniques, and the writing process.
- Effect Essay – Can You Improve It? This essay would score about 10-12 on the proficiency exam. Can you make it better? There are comments inside explaining what should be improved.
- Reading Effectively & How Reading Helps Writing Spring 2022 ILC Workshop
- Strategies for Improving Your Writing
Paraphrasing
- Paraphrasing Worksheet From York St. John University, suitable for intermediate and higher levels.
- Paraphrasing Worksheet From the University of Technology Sydney. Suitable for intermediate and higher levels.
- The Difference between Paraphrasing and Summarizing