Thursday, February 11, 2016

Details, Details, Details!

Very often, when a student submits mediocre work, it is because they have left out the details and examples that prove their point. 
If I asked what you liked about the beach and you just said “sand,” I would walk away a bit bored and wanting to know why. The same is true for your writing. If the prompt poses a question, answer it and tell why. Give details and examples and use descriptive language whenever you can.
“What do you like about the beach?”
“I like the sand best because I have a shell collection, and whenever we go to the shore, I look for colorful additions to my set. I also enjoy building sand castles in the wet sand with my little sister.”
Now this is s a full reason and explanation.  It also uses detail and adjectives (descriptive language) to let the reader form a picture and impression of his own.

Always go back and infuse your work with details and examples that bring your ideas to life! 

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