Integrating grammar and composition, this comprehensive textbook guides the intermediate to advanced student through progressively more complex types of writing by organizing the grammar lessons on a functionalist basis around the needs of composition. Based on the assumption that guided practice with writing promotes fuller acquisition of the language, it incorporates current research in composition, second-language acquisition, and linguistics. This approach promotes systematic language development as part of the preparation for each task. FEATURES: "Focuses on work in six level-appropriate types of composition: description, synopsis, personal narrative, creative narrative, exposition, and argumentation "Structured around writing cycles, from prewriting to composition to revision. Integrates grammar into the preparation for each type of writing "Contains exercises ranging from self-checking form-based practice through work with sentences and paragraphs to guided essays and free composition Covers syntax, dictionary skills, problematic word distinctions, and rhetorical features of discourse structure "Based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines for students progressing from intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency "Accompanied by an instructor's manual that reviews teaching methodology for writing-intensive courses, offers suggestions for syllabus organization and for each lesson, and provides additional exercises. NEW IN THIS EDITION: "The content has been substantially rewritten for greater effectiveness with problem areas "Each lesson has been divided into two distinct parts, Presentaci n of material that students prepare before class, and Aplicaci n, the activities they do in class. "Images from William Bull's Visual Grammar of Spanish help with distinctions that seem difficult "The Pr cticas individuales have been expanded and shifted into an accompanying CD-ROM, where they are self-checking with immediate feedback "The Instructor's Manual is now available for free online in downloadable PDFs. It includes more teaching and exercise suggestions.