Write-it: Mystery Objects: Can You Guess?
Observation, Description, and Word Choice. These three elements can help a good writer become a great writer. Have you ever thought about the idea of observation? We hear about it all the time in science, but observation can be used in writing and artistic expression.
Take the time to analyze the world around you. The shapes, space, and volume that objects take up. Then, try to describe it through lines, shapes, colors, and shading. Finally, think about how it makes you feel or connect to it. Do you feel happy, silly, nostalgic, or remember something special from the past? A fun activity for family members, a classroom of children, or a group of friends is to pick a mystery object that means a lot individually, and write a poem or narrative about the object. One by one, everyone reads what they wrote and the others in the group take a guess at what it could be. The more descriptive you are about the precious object, the more fun it is to guess. Remember a great writer is observant, very descriptive, and uses the best word choice to share. Can you guess what the object is in the poem below? Read it very carefully. Can you visualize it? Could you draw it? Give it a go.
Little Girl with the Curls
She stands innocent and free,
Waiting for a reading spree.
A book, a bag, and a sweet
Little smile, so petite.
She, the gift, has outstood
Time, time, time, in carved wood.
Her little pilgrim’s dress,
And a bow to add to girlishness.
A gift, she was truly for me,
From a faraway place called Italy.
From a man, long ago, so suave,
He was the father I called Bob.>
Writing can be so much fun when we take the time to really look at the things we know or even the ones that are new to us. Here is a fun activity for you to try.
- Pick an object from your house that you consider to be special, for example, a stuffed animal, statue, or a piece of sports equipment. Believe it or not, all things have an artistic value. You just need to observe it with a “critical eye.”
- Set the object an arm’s distance away. Observe, observe, observe. Now, describe it. Describe its size, shape, and how it takes up space. Say these words out loud with a friend or family member. Maybe even write them down.
- Use really descriptive word choice to help the reader visualize or imagine the object.
- Finally, share. Share with a friend, a family member, or classmate. Could they guess what the object was just from your words? It truly shows your writing abilities when you take observation, description, and word choice to a piece of paper.
- Could you guess the object that I described in my poem? Give it a go.
Remember just have fun with this writing experience. It will enhance your senses and writing. As always, Magic Dragon would love to see your written piece. Just submit and share.
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