The Scholastic Writer's Desk Reference is an indispensable resource that belongs on every child's desk. Covering all of the core skills that kids need in order to be successful writers, this volume is sure to be well thumbed. Kids can turn to this comprehensive book whenever they need answers to their questions about: * Grammar: Find the essentials, from parts of speech to subject-verb agreement. * Punctuation: Unlock the mysteries of semicolons, direct quotations, and other tricky punctuation marks. * Spelling: Turn to this section for spelling rules and memory tricks. * Letter Writing: Discover how to write letters, thank-you notes, and invitations. * Writing Skills: Plan, produce, polish, and present work with ease. * Essays and Reports: Write better book reports, essays, and science or social studies reports. * General Reference: Refer to this section for homonyms, abbreviations, acronyms, idioms, and more. The Scholastic Writer's Desk Reference will help kids of all skill levels become more accurate and confident writers.