Prompt Read this student's description: It was raining hard as Maria
walked down the street. She felt cold and wet and was
worried about being late.
This description tells readers about the setting and character,
but doesn't help readers picture the scene.

Strong writing
shows readers what is happening through vivid description.
Write a 4-5 sentence version of this rainy scene, but include
descriptive language to help readers feel like they're
actually there. Try adding sensory details (what the character
sees, hears, tastes, smells, or feels) and more specific verbs
(like "strode" instead of "walked") to show readers the scene.