We are focusing on "small moments" in our writing.
We used a pumpkin as an analogy for our small moments.
Good writers think of a big topic (like a pumpkin....it's BIG and broad)
Then, we zoom in a little bit more and add
more detail about that moment (like a small pumpkin seed)
So, a small moment is like a small pumpkin seed.
So, a small moment is like a small pumpkin seed.
It gives our writing audience the most detail about our topic!
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| BIG pumpkin topics |
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| The, we pick one and zoom in...these are our seed -aka- small moment stories. |
Good writers plan their small moment stories.
We picked a BIG pumpkin topic.
Then, we zoomed in on that topic to make 3 small moments.
Check out some of our stories:
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Big topic: Going to the pumpkin patch
Small moments: painted face, picking a pumpkin, and going on the hayride
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