Classroom Lecture & Discussion:- Describe this scene , using sensory imagery and the five senses.
Elements of Descriptive Writing
1.)Vivid sensory Imager- details appealing to one or more of the five senses
2.) a clear consistent organization
3.) a main impression to which each detail adds specific information
4.)the use of figurative language, such as vivid comparisons
Types of Descriptive Writing
1.) Descriptions of people or places- portray the physical appearance and personality of a person or place and show readers why the subject is important or special.
2.)Observations- describe an event the writer has witnessed
3.) Remembrances- recall a memorable experience in the writer's life; they may describe a specific moment or a longer period of time.
4.) Vignettes- capture a single specific moment in the writer's life, painting a picture with words.
PREWRITING-
Choosing your Topic
Strategies for Generating a Topic
1. Drawing- Think of a place you would visit. Draw the people and scenes that come to mind. After five minutes, review your drawing. Select your topic from among the people and events you have drawn or from a memory your drawings bring to mind.
2. Trigger Words- Think of three general words, such as night, winter, and lunch. For each word, write whatever pops into your mind. Write about each word for five minutes. Then review, your work, and circle the most interesting words. Select a topic related to these words.
Elements of Descriptive Writing
1.)Vivid sensory Imager- details appealing to one or more of the five senses
2.) a clear consistent organization
3.) a main impression to which each detail adds specific information
4.)the use of figurative language, such as vivid comparisons
Types of Descriptive Writing
1.) Descriptions of people or places- portray the physical appearance and personality of a person or place and show readers why the subject is important or special.
2.)Observations- describe an event the writer has witnessed
3.) Remembrances- recall a memorable experience in the writer's life; they may describe a specific moment or a longer period of time.
4.) Vignettes- capture a single specific moment in the writer's life, painting a picture with words.
PREWRITING-
Choosing your Topic
Strategies for Generating a Topic
1. Drawing- Think of a place you would visit. Draw the people and scenes that come to mind. After five minutes, review your drawing. Select your topic from among the people and events you have drawn or from a memory your drawings bring to mind.
2. Trigger Words- Think of three general words, such as night, winter, and lunch. For each word, write whatever pops into your mind. Write about each word for five minutes. Then review, your work, and circle the most interesting words. Select a topic related to these words.