Sharpen the skills of new and seasoned writers with this engaging course! Designed for middle school students, 98 bite-sized lessons teach how to craft nine types of essays, a research report, stories, poetry, and more. This new edition features more extensive instruction on writing paragraphs, compare-and-contrast pieces using Venn diagrams, and personal narratives. Includes proofreading checklists. 291 pages, softcover.