Sunday, December 29, 2013

Guitar #1

In today's assignment, you are going to show me that you can add details to a very boring sentence.  Read the example below, and see how each sentence gets better and better.

Sentence 1 (very boring):  We are going to the store.

Sentence 2 (better):  My mom and I are going to the grocery store.

Ask yourself the following questions:  Why?  Where?  How?  When?  Who?

Sentence 2 already answers "who?"  The who, is your mom and you.

Sentence 3 (improved):  My mom and I are going to Safeway on 24th Street to buy some spices for our dinner.

Sentence 4 (awesome):  At 3:00 p.m. my mom and I are taking the car to Safeway on 24th Street to buy some spices for our dinner.

Sentence 5 (outstanding): At 3:00 p.m. my mom and I are taking the small silver car to Safeway on 24th Street to purchase some fresh coriander, black pepper, and all-spice for tonight's family dinner.

Your assignment is to improve each of the below sentences with details.  Write an improved sentence, then go back and add more, just like I did above.  Please proofread.

1)  The siblings played a game.

2)  A tiger walked to a cave.

3)  They are on the ride.



Sophie happily standing in front of the Christmas Tree at Happy Tails Petsitting, Cameron Park, CA.  December 2013.