Writing to Describe

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, Aug 15, 2011 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 64 pages
In this skills-building book, students master descriptive writing using fun-filled techniques. Packed with stimulating mini-lessons and hands-on writing activities, the volume displays step-by-step approaches to bring out the best in writing and creating stories that are rich in sensory detail. Examples of a brainstorming cluster, synonym chart, sensory chart, and figurative language chart help students construct their vividly descriptive stories. Each chapter includes Essential Steps and A Second Look boxes to help students get organized and review their writing pieces.
 

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CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION
4
Brainstorming and Planning
6
Tackling the First Draft
16
Improving Your Writing Style
23
Polishing the First Draft
30
Checking Correcting and Refining
37
Designing and Sharing Your Written Work
45
Sharing Your Descriptive Writing Digitally
50
GLOSSARY
58
FOR MORE INFORMATION
60
FOR FURTHER READING
62
INDEX
63
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