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This Creativity Exercise - Describe the Sky activity also includes:
Scholars stretch their writing muscles with an exercise that asks them to describe the sky using similes and metaphors.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Take writers outside, have them lay down and look up at the sky, and tell them to write down their descriptions in an Interactive Writing Journal
- If going outside is not an option, have multiple pictures of the sky—printed or projected—readily available for learners to examine
- After participants write their descriptions, add a visual component; have them draw what they saw and attach it to their writing
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should be familiar with writing using similes and metaphors
Pros
- Provides a link to assist in the use of similes and metaphors
- The exercise can be used with any picture
- Boosts observation skills
Cons
- None