Okay, let me rave about this book real quick! As a middle school teacher, I’ve tried SO many writing resources, but this one? *Chef’s kiss*. The mini-lessons are bite-sized yet powerful—perfect for kids who panic at the word ‘essay.’

What I love: It breaks down expository and argumentative essays like LEGO blocks. One student literally gasped when they realized a 5-paragraph essay is just ‘one paragraph times five’ (mind blown). The models are clutch—I photocopied the ‘before and after’ examples to show growth.

PSA: This is 100% a teacher tool, not a student workbook. But hey, I used the ‘proofreading hacks’ section to fix my own grad school papers. Who’s the real student now? 😉

Only gripe? My copy arrived with a coffee stain (RIP page 42), but the eBay seller refunded me before I even complained. Still docking a star though—sticky pages = sad highlighter moments.