I. Introduction:

1. lead statement:________________________________________________

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2. explain the lead:_______________________________________________

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3. overview about what you are describing:___________________________

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4. thesis statement, the point you are making by this description:__________

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II. Describing the scene.

1. state what it looks like, smells, sounds:_____________________________

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2. supporting detail – fully describe the scene:_________________________

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3. elaboration / compare this scene to others, use simile/metaphor:_________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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III. Describing the people involved.

1. state what they look like, smells, sounds, behaviors, :_________________

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2. supporting detail – fully describe the people:________________________

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3. elaboration / compare these people to others, use simile/metaphor:_______

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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IV. Describing the event.

1. state what it looks like, smells, sounds; what is going on:______________

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2. supporting detail – fully describe the event, background info:___________

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3. elaboration / compare this event to others, use simile/metaphor:_________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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V. Conclusion

1. restate the thesis in different words:______________________________
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2. briefly restate descriptions that support your thesis (the point you are making through this description):_______________________________________________

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3. make a text-to-world connection (why is it important for readers to know and understand what you are describing:_____________________________________

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4. hook back to the lead statement:________________________________

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