1.3 Writer's Workshop: Descriptive Writing

Writer's Notebook 1: “Sense of Place” and Mood

A strong mood helps to create strong sense of place text. What is meant by mood? Watch the following video:

To start thinking about ideas for your piece, first take a trip down memory lane to reflect on your special people and places in your life. Where have you been that stands out? Who were you there with? 

• Try to come up with an example for each category that captures a place to which you have an emotional connection – positive or negative. 
• Remember, sense of place text evokes strong emotions. These can be positive (happy, content, peaceful). or negative (fearful, awful). 

Open your Writer's Notebook and complete: 1 Personal Places with a “Sense of Place.