The document provides instructions for an exercise where participants will write short descriptions of pictures in 7 minutes each. They are encouraged to use their senses and be creative to describe the pictures since the reader cannot see them. Participants will then edit their favorite piece and receive feedback from their group to further improve their work. The goal is for writers to practice using details to help readers visualize pictures through words.

1. Picture Perfect in Seven

2.  Look at each picture and freewrite for 7
minutes.
 Format: Poem or Narrative
 Use the whole picture or take pieces of it as
inspiration.
 Include as much detail as you can.
 Use your senses!
 Get creative!
 Remember: Your reader isn’t seeing the picture
so you must create the picture for them with
your words.

6.  Pick your favorite piece out of the three you
have just written.
 Take 7 minutes to edit your piece.
 Things to look for:
 Does your piece make sense?
 Will the reader be able to envision what you’re
describing? When in doubt, add more detail.
 Is there stronger/more precise words you could
use?

7.  Join your assigned group.
 Take turns reading your edited pieces.
 After each person reads, give the
following feedback:
 One compliment
 One question
 One suggestion for improvement.

8.  Use the feedback that you have just been
given to further improve your piece.
 Remember, there is always room for
improvement! Even if you don’t agree
with the feedback you have been
given, there are still changes you can
make.