For class on Wednesday, I want you to have an outline of a descriptive essay completed. Your outline should answer these criteria:
Subject:
Audience (NOT your teacher or classmates, be specific):
Dominant details:
How it will be organized:
What descriptive words or figurative language you might use (show don’t tell):
Purpose of writing on this topic:
Do not write out a whole essay. Bring this outline to class on Wednesday.
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Below is the example we did in class. Do not write on this topic and do not think you have to match this example exactly. It is only here for a guide.
Subject:
Packing for a big trip
Audience (NOT your teacher or classmates, be specific):
Anyone taking a big trip who doesn’t travel often
Dominant details:
Asses your space
Saving space
Assess your needs
– What’s the climate?
Decide when to pack
How it will be organized:
Decide what you need
– Check the climate, weather
Assess your space
– How much can you reasonably bring
Space saving techniques
Pack at the right time
– Not too early, not too late
What descriptive words or figurative language you might use (show don’t tell):
Fresh clothes, smell of laundry
Packing can be like a race or like a leisurely stroll (simile)
Sounds: Alarm clock the day off, wheels of luggage rolling,
Feeling: The weight of the bag
Emotion: Anxiety, excitement
Purpose of writing on this topic:
Helping people get the most enjoyment out of their trips as possible (packing the right things is the first and a very important step in enjoying a stress free trip)
