Details and
Extras with the 5
Senses and
Colors so that the
Reader can be
In the action. This changes the writing from
Boring to
Exciting!
- Describe: to tell or depict in written or spoken words (dictionary.reference.com)
- Use details! Describe what is happening with all of the little details you can think of!
- 5 Senses
- I walked into my new classroom. This becomes...
- I slowly entered my new classroom for the first time. I was nervous, and my senses seemed to heighten. The noises of students chatting excitedly to each other echoed in my ears. I took a deep breath, and a mixture of smells greeted my nose. It smelled like freshly sharpened pencils and the distinct smell that must be coming from the brightly-colored whiteboard markers. A man in a dark, forest green jacket stood at the door, smiling, and beckoning me in; he must be my teacher! I fidgeted with the nylon strap of my black L.L. Bean backpack before entering. I licked my lips, and found the crumbs from my peanut butter toast I choked down before dashing to the school bus this morning.
- Colors: Paint a picture with your words.
- My favorite dress is blue. This transforms into...
- My favorite dress is a seafoam blue, like the waves of Pemaquid beach lazily crashing on the sunny shore. It has bright white sleeves, as bright as newly-fallen snow.
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