The unique activities in this book serve as springboards that will stimulate and foster creativity in young writers. Easy-to-follow instructions lead students through each effective lesson. These seven sections focus on the various literary genres: Narrative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Writing Poetry, Writing Drama, Speech Writing, Expository Writing, and Research Writing. Each chapter has an abundance of one- and two-page activities designed to enhance student writing skills and build self-confidence in that focus area of the writing process.