These ready-to-use writing ideas are designed to get students writing quickly. Each prompt consists of a single-page handout with straightforward directions. A section on the basics of writing covers punctuation, parts of speech, and grammar and usage. Sample projects include a biographical sketch, film review, historical newspaper, weather report, and letter to the editor. Poetry writing starters range from personification and license plate poems to recognized forms like haiku and limerick. Bibliography. Good Year Books. 154 pages.