Fadila SAADI2019-11-132019-11-132019-06an60-2019http://dspace.univ-msila.dz:8080//xmlui/handle/123456789/18516ABSTRACT Teaching and learning English is generally based on the four skills. However, The writing skill could be the most challenging one for both EFL teachers and learners. This study aimed at investigating the difficulties that face secondary school pupils in writing a paragraph in M’sila. The study looked at those difficulties that face and tried to develop it. The researcher adopted the descriptive method since it fits the aim and nature of the study. To put this methodology in practice, the researcher used the questionnaire as an instrument to attain the goal of the investigation. The research resulted in the following: Students at the secondary schools in M’Sila were unable to write a composition in English. They also failed to master the writing skill. The research suggested the following recommendations. First, Students should be given considerable practices in composition writing, since practice makes perfect. Moreover, they should be given sufficient and efficient exercises on the composition writing skills. One more point is that teachers must instill the confidence in their students and expand their awareness of different kinds of writing.otherThe EFL learners The teaching and learning process The writing skill The difficulties encountered The problems facedThesis