DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Memory Clusters   Use vivid sensory and memory details to bring your subject to life.   Gather details before starting.   Jot down every detail you can think about by imagining a painting.   Write down characteristics as well as appearance.   Think of experiences that illustrate your subject.   Think about hearing seeing smelling touching tasting.     Review your collection and decide on a focus.   Now organize your ideas into a plan.   After writing you should re-read and make a mental tour of your description.   Always save time to revise and improve.

MEMORY TRIGGERS     Sensory and memory details ______ _______________________________ Before starting _________________ _______________________________ Jot down _______________________ _______________________________ Five senses: _____________________ ________________________________ Focus __________________________ _______________________________ Plan ___________________________ _______________________________ Re-read ________________________ ________________________________ Save time _______________________ ________________________________   Copyright 2005 by Carl Peterson