Since writing skills are more important in our world than ever before, students need to develop their craftsmanship and their sense that writing can be a satisfying means of self-expression. The creative activities in this book provide students with opportunities to improve their writing skills by writing.Included are activities to help students learn how to revise and rewrite; gain experience in editing other people's work as well as their own; organize their thoughts and put their ideas and images into a logical structure; have real opportunities for sharing what they write and getting feedback; and have fun with their writing.Units include: technical writing, expository writing, letter writing, writing for speaking and more. The nine units may be used in the order presented or in whatever order meets the needs of your students.