Descriptive Writing

Descriptive Writing 

In-class
Choose a photo that worthy of an interesting description.  You will have 20 minutes to write a short subjective description of that photo.  If time permits, you can also write an objective description. 

Objective:  Just the facts - What, where, when, who, how, etc...
Subjective:  Sense-based language and/or your feelings about what is happening in the photo.  

Online Handout

•  Descriptive Writing Basics and Jeff's Example

Videos & Presentations

• Descriptive Essay Writing: Structure and Techniques
• Improve your Writing: Show, Not Tell
• Improve your Descriptive Writing
• Introduction to Descriptive Writing
• Show, Don't Tell

Examples

• Smells Like Library
• About Education

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Descriptive Words