This document provides instructions for writing about a place in 1500-2000 words for an assignment due February 7th. It asks students to submit a draft by January 30th for peer editing and says the final copy will be deducted 25% if no draft is submitted. It also lists what the instructor is looking for, including a tight focus on a place, detailed evocation of place and time, and a central idea or metaphor with a universal theme. It gives tips on how to achieve this, such as showing not telling, using a controlling metaphor, engaging all five senses and observation, and filling the descriptive frame.

1. Write About A Place

2. Formalities 1500-2000 words For in-class editing Mon, Jan 31 Submit draft in dropbox Jan 30 Final copy due Feb 7 (25% deduction if no draft + peer edit) Double space, Times 12 or equivalent

3. What I am “Looking” for Tight focus Detailed evocation of place and time(s) central idea or metaphor universal theme

4. How to Achieve That Show, don’t tell Controlling metaphor Use all five senses, and the sixth Observe, observe, reflect, observe Fill the frame