The new edition of the Great Writing series offers clear explanations, extensive examples of academic writing, and practice exercises to help students write amazing sentences, paragraphs, and essays. With expanded vocabulary instruction, sentence-level practice, and content from National Geographic to inspire ideas, students have the tools they need to become confident writers. Updated in this edition: Clearly organized units provide the practice students need to become effective independent writers. Each unit includes: Part 1: The Elements of Great Writing teach the fundamental components of organized writing, accurate grammar, and precise mechanics. Part 2: Creating Better Vocabulary provides practice with carefully selected, appropriate academic words for the level. Part 3: Creating Better Sentences helps writers develop longer and more complex sentences. Part 4: Writing Activities allow students to apply what they have learned, guiding them through the writing, editing, and revising process. Part 5: New Test Preparation Unit offers tips for exam procedures and timed exercises to prepare for challenging standardized tests, including IELTS and TOEFL. The new guided online writing activity leads students through the entire writing process, with clear reference examples at each step.