This text promotes success in academic writing through instruction in grammatical structures and strategies, accuracy and expression, and editing and proofreading skills. Readings from different genres, as well as examples of student work, help students understand and analyze grammar in context and provide a source of content to generate writing. Grammar structures presented in charts give information, tips, and examples of common problems in a clear visual format.Peer discussion, group presentation, individual work, drawings, dictation, and boardwork activities support grammar learning.Additional features include readings with pre-reading guides and comprehension checks; writing prompts; and text editing practice with activities for self- and peer-editing.