Descriptive World Through The Hands of Writing

 

This week in LIT class, we visited the world of descriptive writing, and I had the chance to experience it in a way that was both exciting and on the spot. The task was clearly stated. I had to choose a topic of interest and write about it within forty minutes. When I heard that I had only 40 minutes, my mind froze for a moment, and I attempted to multitask between different activities. With my head down, I struggled to discover the right words. Aha, but I soon discovered what I wanted to write about. I started sketching my web organizer to help me focus my thoughts and ideas for the writing piece. I tried my best to capture all the moments from my memories, feelings, and experiences that allow the reader to live it through my lines.

I decided to write about a memorable trip or vacation that impacted me. Before I began writing, mapping out my ideas supported and guided me to see the bigger picture as I moved from one detail to another. What I noticed, almost immediately, was how the ideas started to flow smoothly when writing about something you genuinely loved. Therefore, interest in a topic fuels descriptive writing.

The web greatly aided me in my writing process. The process itself proved to be both challenging and enlightening. I found myself rereading, revising, and editing far more than I expected. Every sentence required meticulous attention; I had to take into account the clarity, imagery, and the way my words evoked a picture for the reader. It was tedious at times, but in those moments, I truly understood the importance of giving writing time. Writing is not something you rush; writing evolves. I also saw firsthand how crucial it is to expose students to reading different genres of books to foster a love for reading, because reading shows what effective writing looks like and builds vocabulary with new words that can be used to improve your writing. Therefore, a competent writer not only reads but also writes effectively. These traits are guides that can help your writing gain depth and precision.

This experience was an “aha” moment for me. It reminded me that the challenges I faced while writing, struggling to identify the right words, revising endlessly, searching for clarity are experiences that students, too, encounter. Gave a deeper understanding of how writing requires three essential elements: patience, persistence, and practice. It is not always easy, but it is always worth it.

By the end of the session, I felt the words of this song: "Walk a mile in my shoes." I have not only written a piece about a favorite place; I have also explored my relationship with writing and discovered that the process is messy, challenging, and iterative, making it just as important as the final product.