1. Iceberg Writing, just like Ernest Hemingway

2. Write Your Own Vignette Just like Hemingway, this assignment is to write with the iceberg theory in mind – give a little bit of information, but let the reader fill in the rest. In addition, you’re going to write a vignette – a verbal sketch that is a short scene that focuses on one moment or gives a strong impression about a character, idea, or setting.

3. Directions 1) Look at the photograph being displayed and think about what is happening. 2) Write a short vignette – a sketch of what is happening in the photograph. 3) Your vignette must be from 100 words to 300 words.

4. Iceberg Theory – Shows, doesn’t tell(10 pts.) Grabs reader’s attention(10 pts.) Originality(20 pts.) Proper Length (100 to 300 words)(10 pts.) FCAs

9. Choose a photo to base your vignette on and begin the first draft of your vignette. The photos will be left up on the screen for you to look at while you write.

10. Photo 4 Photo 3 Photo 1 Photo 2

11. The next few slides are student examples of writing that tell. Each one has been rewritten to show.

12. Tell example: He looked at the schedule until his eyes went numb and watered. Show example: Looking at the schedule numbed his eyes. Tell example: He looked at the schedule until his eyes went numb and watered.

13. Tell example: He was sick of thick pizza. Show example: Chicago-style pizza made him cringe.

14. Tell example: He bounced his leg as he looked at his watch. Show example: He checked his watch as his leg shook nervously.

15. Tell example: I am going to feed the homeless man because he needs good food. Show example: I fed the homeless man. He said, “Thanks. Hot food is delicious.”

16. Tell example: She was carrying a piping hot bowl of steaming soup. Show example: Ann carried her steaming soup carefully.

17. Focus – Listen – Learn