Students that hate having to sit down and write class assignments will change their minds when they open this entertaining and instructive book. It’s filled with ways to express thoughts clearly, use vivid images to make passages come alive, avoid the dull passive voice, and more. Soon, students will find themselves constructing smooth sentences that flow together into lively themes which are fun to write and entertaining for others to read. Titles in Barron’s extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects, as they are taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting State Standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging “Brain Tickler” problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.