Monday, October 18, 2010

My Favorite Candy

With Halloween just around the corner, I am sure everyone is thinking about all of the yummy candy you will be getting.  I want you to think about your favorite candy.  Think about why it is your favorite.  How do you feel when you take a bite?  Where do you get the candy from?  Write a BEEF paragraph explaining why you chose this specific candy as your absolute favorite.  Have fun and be sure to use many descriptive words.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Don't Tell...Show!

Your writing comes alive when you show not just tell about an event. When you "show" you use vivid word choices with lots of descriptive adjectives and strong verbs. Sentences are longer and filled with detail.

Tell- The party was fun. There were balloons everywhere. The food was great and the music was awesome.

Example: Show- Red, yellow, and blue balloons drape across the bright colored streamers that surround the room. Children giggle as they twist and turn to the vibrating music. Steaming hot pizza and ice cold sodas wait to be devoured.

Now it's your turn. Change this telling sentence to showing sentences. Be sure to add vivid word choice, descriptive words, and lots of detail.