Setting Description

(Learning Focus: Transforming children into excellent writers by equipping them with stimulating techniques)

Why do we have to describe the setting in a story?

You see, when we paint a scene wonderfully with our words, it helps our readers
imagine the picture easily in their minds.

We have decided to reveal some TOP-SECRET tips to make this task a piece of
cake! We simply must include the following points in our writing, and before we
know it, we will be transformed into brilliant writers!
Here are the pointers on how we can describe the setting:

1. When did we go there?

2. How was the weather?
3. What did we see there?
4. What did we hear there?
5. What did we smell there?
6. How did we feel?

Let us try describing the setting at a beach:

One sun-drenched morning, my father wanted to go for a walk to the beach. I
decided to accompany him so that I could build a sandcastle with my spanking new
beach set. When we arrived at the beach, the cool breeze caressed our faces. The
air at the beach smelled salty. The azure waters, the golden sand, and the dazzling
sun appeared breathtaking. The sound of the lapping waves made us feel peaceful.
While Dad walked ahead, I decided to collect some seashells to decorate my lovely
sandcastle.
That was undoubtedly a piece of cake. Why don’t we try something different? Let
us try describing a visit to a magic school!

One stormy night, my beloved mother tucked me in bed. I closed my eyes and
slipped into a deep slumber. In my dream, I saw myself standing in front of an
enormous tower. I shivered, and my teeth chattered, as it was very chilly. I slowly
walked inside and noticed numerous candles floating in the air. I could smell the
wonderful fragrance of the scented candles. Children whizzed about on
broomsticks and wore pointed hats. I observed them while they used their special
wands to conjure up items and bewitch each other. I also heard them uttering
puzzling incantations. Realization struck that I had mysteriously landed up at a
magic school! I had butterflies in my stomach because I did not know anyone there.