Description as Mind Control: Using Details to Help Readers Visualize Your Story

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Author:

DPI Writing Strategies

Subject:

Humanities

Institution Name:

LEARN NC

Collection:

LEARN NC Lesson Plans

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Good writers help their readers visualize their stories by including vivid details. Students will listen to passages from Gary Paulsen's novel "Hatchet", draw one of the images from the passage, and identify which details Paulsen uses to create these images.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

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