I enjoyed class on Thursday because we got to practice for the performance story. At first I couldn't find anyone interesting to write about, but as I sat in Starbucks in Slane, I noticed some pretty interesting people. I wrote about a few different students in line for coffee until I noticed the person who was most interesting. The cleaning lady was mopping the floors and seemed like she was in her own world. Her appearance was interesting and I think I painted a picture for the reader.
I was disappointed in my grade for my article about Avon and thought I was adding enough description until I really thought about it and about the next assignment. I am becoming more aware of how important description is and hope to become a better writer and for my articles to improve.
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Megan,
glad you enjoyed Thursday's assignment. I think, even without reading your descriptive piece yet, you nailed it there. You managed to focus on a unique person inside that building, and with the right amount of description (making use of similes, metaphors and/or personification), I think you will end up with a great descriptive piece.
But the fact that you were alert enough to recognize a good character to describe in the first place, is great. It means you have the talent and the skill to do this; now all you need is some practice on the best way to deliver it to the reader.
Good luck :)
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