1. ASU-Beebe Freshman English I R. Jared Hogue, MSE http://asuenglish
WEEK TWO

2. Syllabus Make sure to “mark as reviewed” on BlackBoard by January 30.

3. Review Six-Word Stories
From restroom stall.
Man sobbing.
Curious.

4. Kinds of sentences and proper punctuation pp. 12 - 15
Grammar practice:
Kinds of sentences and proper punctuation pp

5. HOW THINGS STAND: DESCRIPTION
SENSORY DETAILS
Most student writing reveals the mistake of relying solely on
VISUAL DETAILS,
Almost totally eliminating the other four senses.

6. HOW THINGS STAND: DESCRIPTION
SENSORY DETAILS
Sensory Detail Essay at

7. HOW THINGS STAND: DESCRIPTION
SENSORY DETAILS…YOUR TURN
Write a paragraph describing the object,
using at least THREE of the FIVE SENSES...
…without using the words smell, sound, taste, feel, or look.
Don’t forget to brainstorm!

8. Finding Words for Feelings
Finding words to communicate sensory experience is a challenge. Can any writer deliver the sound of a newborn’s first cry or the smell of a late summer camp fire? Who can make a reader taste a cluster of tart green grapes or feel the bumpy weave of a burlap bag?
Who can describe the face of a man who just learned of his son’s death in combat?

9. Vantage Point
…, an imaginary telephoto lens through which readers will view the scene. Where is the writer in relation to the site of description? Is s/he standing, sitting, riding by, gazing up, or flying over?

10. Angle and Depth of Vision
Waves of undulating, obsidian liquid lapped over and over and in on itself as steam lightly rose from the surface. An aroma of soothing excitement filled the room. Jared reached eagerly for his first cup of heightened awareness, relishing the warmth of the mug in his hands.

11. Your Turn
Using what we have learned about Description (including sensory details, vantage point, and angle and depth of vision),
write your own short description of a mystery object, without using the name of the object or the sensory ”labels.” Then we will work with a peer to see if our object is discernible.

12. Disaster Description For homework:
Compose a one-page mini-essay using what we have learned about description to fully describe (using the elements we discussed) a DISASTER. What kind is up to you. You should describe the disaster AS IT IS HAPPENING.
* Obviously, avoid any topic that makes you uncomfortable.

13. For Homework: - Read pp. 12-25 in the textbook
For Homework: - Read pp in the textbook. - Mark syllabi as REVIEWED in BlackBoard. - Write your DISASTER mini-essay. Due at the beginning of class next week.

14. Questions??

15. Have a great week!