Introduction
Lead - Context
Identify thing to be described (person, place, object, period of time)
Identify relationship of thing to writer
Identify writer's attraction for/interest in thing
Beginning
Transition
Thesis statement
The thesis statement states (or implies) the significance, importance, relevance, or value of the dominant impression which the writer has of this thing.
Dominant Impression
essential nature
At its heart, this thing is ______
principle characteristic
The most noticeable characteristic of this thing is _____
enhanced awareness
For the first time I realized that this thing was _____
mood/tone
Whenever I think about this thing, I feel ________
Body
Description: Details that illuminate the dominant impression (SIRV)
Select appropriate details
What details will best help the reader see why this thing is important to you?
Focus on details rather than on explanation
Reveal the dominant impression by showing details rather than explaining details.
Select an appropriate order
Order by time, space, theme, or some other logical pattern that fits the thing being described.
Middle
Transition
Restatement of dominant impression
Conclusion
Summary / Explanation
The conclusion may recap the key details emphasizing the dominant impression.
The conclusion may explain the significance, importance, or relevance, value (SIRV) of this thing to the writer.
