Making Your Writing More Interesting
Add Details
Use Describing Words
I wore my coat.
I wore my new red coat.
The girl ran.
The girl ran slowly.
Appeal to the Senses
Mom served brownies.
Mom served warm chewy brownies from the oven.
Tell Where
Tom left.
Tom left for his friend’s house.
Tell When
Tom left for his friend’s house.
Tom left for his friend’s house after dinner.
Identify the Characters
The boys played outside.
Steven and James played outside.
Mrs. Jones sang in the choir.
Our next door neighbor, Mrs. Jones, sang in the choir.
Describe Emotions
Susan went to the party.
Susan was thrilled to go to the party.
The firemen searched for the victim.
The firemen searched desperately for the victim.
Explain Cause and Effect
Charlie stayed home.
Charlie stayed home because he was sick.
It was snowing outside, so Charlie stayed home.
Our team had to forfeit the game when Charlie stayed home.
Include Dialogue
The umpire yelled.
The umpire yelled, "Strike three. You’re out!"
Mrs. Most told us to wait.
Mrs. Most told us, "Wait until the bell rings to go outside."
