writing

Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents' divorce, and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her. Until she finds a friend who also daydreams and her teacher decides to work a daydreaming-writing session into every school day. With a notebook "thick with daydreams," Gabby grows more confident about herself and her future.

Raised to keep her head down and not ask questions, when twelve-year-old Agnes befriends her older anthropologist neighbor, she begins to think--and write--about things from new perspectives.

"Join Wang Li and her friends as they discover why writing clearly is important--and fun, too!"--Provided by publisher.

When friends Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk realize they read every issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, the friends decide to write and illustrate their own comic book.

"One day, Bearnard the bear and Gertie the goose were reading Brave Bearnard's Book. 'I wish you had your own book too,' said Bearnard. Thus begins Bearnard's quest to write Gertie her own book. But Gertie wants danger and excitement--complete with dragons, volcanoes, and rampaging monsters--while Bearnard just wants his friend to be safe! What will become of Gertie's story?"--Provided by publisher.

One, Two, Kat, and Four want to form a club so together they figure out how to make a sign saying what their club should be called.

"Leo receives a pen for his birthday, and he asks the other animals for help discovering all the wonders inside the tiny tool"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated guide to handwriting analysis, looking at specific characteristics, such as pressure, slant, capital letters, and others, and explaining what they might reveal about the personality of the writer.

Contains 13 self-contained and portable centers that students can use to practice their writing skills.

Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress.