Showing posts with label write descriptively. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 19, 2015

An Exercise To Get You Ready For Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving is only a week away. As a writing exercise today, let's use picture prompts of Thanksgiving foods and a table decoration. For each of the pictures below, write a descriptive paragraph, or even a poem. Use as many sensory details as you can.

Practicing descriptive writing helps us to think visually automatically when we write. The more we practice, the easier it becomes. Have fun with this one! These pictures have already made me hungry for our traditional dinner next week!




The Centerpiece


The main course--turkey





Sweet Potato Casserole





Mashed potatoes





The pumpkin pie






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