The best middle-school writing handbook available. This reference is loaded with guidelines, samples, and strategies for writing. Bold color coding and headings make this an easy-to-use guide. Covering everything from paragraphs, persuasive essays, letter writing, news stories, poetry, summaries, observation reports, research papers, to business letters in a concise and practical manner, it explains the writing process in a clear step-by-step fashion. It also covers using the internet and library, reading to learn, preparing a speech, and test-taking. The proofreading section covers all the grammar basics, and the almanac includes all the items in Writer's Express, plus computer tips.

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