1. Descriptive Writing Don’t tell me the moon is shining;
Show me the glint of light on broken
glass. ---Anton Chekov

2. What does descriptive writing do???
Captures sights, sounds, smells, and tastes in words
Provides specific images and moods
Transports the reader to a different time and place
Writes from a position of authority
You should know your topic WELL!

3. The Writing Process Prewriting Writing and Revising
Selecting a topic
Gathering details
Focusing your thoughts
Writing and Revising
Connect your ideas
Improving your writing
Improving your style
Editing and Proofreading
Mechanics check
Preparing a final copy

4. Read Sample Essay Notice The structure 4 distinct paragraphs
Introduction - Expository sentences right away to place us
Details in the body
The Conclusion – ending details and reason for writing

5. Your Turn
Write a 500 word essay about a time when you ate dinner with your family.

6. Narrative Writing
Be surprised by the crazy, wonderful events that will come dancing out of your past when you stir up the pot of memory. --William Zinsser

7. What does a personal narrative do???
Recreates a specific experience or event in your life
Uses sensory details, specific action, and revealing dialogue
Invites the reader to share in your experiences
Asks the reader to feel what you felt