The article examines various methods used to develop writing competence among 5th grade students studying English as a foreign language (EFL). The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of different instructional strategies and activities in enhancing students’ writing skills. This article describes the existing methods of developing writing competence among fifth-grade EFL students. The author assumes that a student-centered approach in teaching writing could enhance the students writing competence, as well as suggests some methods and approaches that can improve students writing skills in the EFL classroom.