Like other titles in this exciting series, this book uses clear language, text examples, and graphic organizers to help young writers explore several different types of personal writing. Suggested exercises help students find their authors' voice and gather ideas as they decide which type of personal writing is most expressive to them. Traditional writing techniques are offered along with suggestions on how to deconstruct writing and reorganize it by changing the chronology of the story, stretching the moment of climax, or using literary devices to build interest.

This resource defines both fiction and nonfiction writing, instructing how to gather ideas and then chart those ideas using graphic organizers. By using bulleted points that reinforce common terms, and key concepts, students will learn about point of view; plot structure, and effective dialogue to tell their stories. Sentence structure, verb tense and agreement, and style are also discussed. Students will find the colorful graphics, exercises, and clear text useful as they build a firm foundation of writing skills.

This guide to descriptive writing helps students discover their inner voice and then translate their discoveries into an effectively written piece. Students are encouraged to gather and organize their ideas by using a variety of methods and to improve bland writing by using figurative language, adjectives, adverbs, synonyms, and antonyms. Language basics, such as how to improve sentence and paragraph structure; how to make verbs, pronouns, and tenses agree; and how to vary sentence styles are discussed. Finally, students learn how to proofread and edit their work before making a final...

Here is an instructional how-to resource that explains various types of issue-based writing such as essays a research papers. It uses bulleted points that reinforce common terms and key concepts as well as clearly written samples, graphic organizers, and writing exercises. Tips and techniques are offered throughout the book, helping young writers improve the quality a scope of their writing. This easy-to-use guide shows how to properly cite research material, state findings, write effective conclusion, and list sources in a bibliography.

Like other titles in this exciting series, this book uses clear language, text examples, and graphic organizers to help young writers explore several different types of personal writing. Suggested exercises help students find their authors' voice and gather ideas as they decide which type of personal writing is most expressive to them. Traditional writing techniques are offered along with suggestions on how to deconstruct writing and reorganize it by changing the chronology of the story, stretching the moment of climax, or using literary devices to build interest.

This guide helps students construct biographies, essays, and expository pieces. Aspiring writers will learn how to narrow their topic choices, how to organize information graphically and in outline form, and how to effectively structure paragraphs to form a cohesive, well-constructed piece. Editing basics are also given with instructions for proofreading for accuracy, clarity, and style. Colorful graphics and writing samples liven up the book.

The Cogs of Alusura is a steam punk adventure following the exploits of Eleanor and Simon Braider. As they travel the land of Alusura hunting down their rogue teammates who have killed the King and Queen, they uncover a dark secret that will shake their country to the core and push their very marriage to the brink. Along the way they must fend off hordes of ferocious, elemental fungus monsters that prowl the night and feed on those who leave the safety of Alusura's walled cities.