The Writing Company · The Mayor
Write to describe
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2 Assess Take the quiz
3 Practice Try it out
4 Create Make your own
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Step 1 · Pick a prompt
Pick one. Choose a thing you can see closely, even with your eyes shut.
Step 2 · Plan it
Plan first. Fill in the four parts of the Close Look with little answers.
Step 3 · Pick one goal
Pick one goal before you write. Just one.
After you write, find the proof in your own sentences.
Step 4 · Write your description
Show what your senses found. Let the reader see it.
Describing words you can borrow: coldcrunchyshinysoftquietsweet
Step 5 · Sum it up
One more thing. Tell me in one sentence: what should your reader see?
Step 6 · Before you turn it in
Read your description out loud. Then check.