A combination of Character and Setting in order to inspire writing in the students. This begins with a story prompt, then continues by trying to tie the character into that idea of setting. Should be given a good amount of time, 45 minutes for writing at least.
2. STARTING A STORY
A jewel-encrusted box is found in an ancient abandoned
building. Describe the box, what is in the box, and the building.
3. YOUR CHARACTER
Describe the following things from your character's point of view.
A meadow.
A crowded room.
Where they spent their childhood.
Their current living area.
The jewel-encrusted box
4. RESOURCES TO HELP
Use thesaurus.com and dictionary.com as well as google to help
you with more description words
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/adjectivesforpeople.s
html
http://www.ltl.appstate.edu/reading_resources/Character_Trait_Des
criptive_Adjectives.htm