Paper Lightning : Prewriting Activities That Spark Creativity and Help Students Write Effectively

This work is intended for ages 12 and over. Whether teaching fiction or non-fiction, educators will discover the perfect activity for sharpening their students' writing skills in this helpful guide book.

Emphasising the importance of prewriting exercises, this handbook lists a variety of practical tools for young writers, including storytelling, group work, hands-on organising, and brainstorming.

Geared towards middle to high school students, these easy-to-follow lessons are adaptable to nearly all modes of writing - descriptive, expository, narrative, informational, or persuasive - and the detailed teacher notes allow for simple application of these projects with minimal preparation time.