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thing, area, or person and write about that, using the other information
you have collected to fill in the background.

Small Scrawl 3: An Ordinary Object

Find an ordinary object in your pocket or bag or in the room you are in.

It can be an ordinary object such as a coin, wallet, book, pen, key ring,
or piece of paper. It may be ordinary, but you will describe it in an

extraordinary way. Experience it with all your senses. Touch it, noting

its weight, texture, and temperature. Listen to the sound it makes as

you hold it, shake it, or drop it on the desk in front of you. Look at its

color, its dimensions, and its shape. Smell it, noting whether the smell
is pleasant or unpleasant, strong or faint. Then write about it,

incorporating your sensory impressions into your description.

Essay Assignments

Descriptive Essay 1: Describing a Place