Make your writing memorable!

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS!!!

I walked into the room and there were a bunch
of people sitting around.

FOCUS !
Ask a question about the blurry thing you are
trying to describe
I walked into the room and there were kids
sitting around.
What were they wearing?
T-shirts
What was on the t-shirts?
What color were the t-shirts?
What other questions can you think of?
FOCUS!!

1. He had never seen a messier room.

2. George’s meal was disgusting.
3. It was the best day ever.

Assignment: Choose one of these blurry

sentences. Dig for more specific details by
asking questions. Make a list of all your
details and put a star next to your favorite
ones.
A Room With a View

Close your eyes and think of a room you know well.

Think of all the details in that room. (remember to
use your five senses, too!)
Open your eyes and write down five quick details
about the room.
Turn to your eyeball partner and take turns asking
each other questions about each detail to make it
more specific. Write down the specific details
next to the original.
Write a detailed paragraph about that room!