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We can't promise that buying When They Think They Have Nothing to Write About will stop students from whining, “I don't know what to write about.” We can promise that, with over 125 composition activities, the book will at least arm you against such complaints. The first part of When They Think They Have Nothing to Write About consists of 25 longer activities, such as “Scared to Death,” “Monsters” and “What to Do With a Glopsnerch”—all based on the writing process. The second section is filled with 101 quick, thought-provoking topics that are perfect for journal writing or brief in-class writing assignments. This Prufrock Press classic is a solid source of writing activities for any middle school or junior high classroom.