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Unlocking the Secrets of Writing and Literature

Practical, easy-to-use writing and literature courses for homeschools, Christian schools, and co-ops by Sharon Watson

Trees: Be Specific When You Describe

Trees: Be Specific When You Describe

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

Let’s talk about trees.

Something interesting just happened to you. Right now. This moment.

When you read “trees,” an image of a tree or trees popped into your head. What was it?

When you write to describe something, you want to be specific. You DON’T want to write like this:

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What Famous Person Would You Like to Interact With?

What Famous Person Would You Like to Interact With?

HIGH SCHOOL PROMPTS

So you’re driving your taxi, and someone hails you from the sidewalk. In comes a man you eventually recognize, and you get so excited that you shout a phrase from one of his movies to him.

He laughs and joins in the fun. You drop him off, but that is not the end of the story.

Later, he sends you tickets to his latest Broadway show, and you go and even get to meet with him after the show in his dressing room!

You can read the whole, fun story about the taxi driver “Mr. Ferrari” and the famous actor

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