Question

writing workshop
write an explanatory essay
explanatory text: descriptive essay
defining the form descriptive writing portrays people, places, objects, experiences, or ideas in vivid detail so that the reader can create a mental picture of the subject. you might use elements of descriptive writing in short stories, reflective essays, and scientific observations.
assignment write a descriptive essay about someone or something that is important to you or that you find interesting. include these elements:

• precise word choices that create a strong impression
• sensory details of sight, sound, smell, taste, texture, and movements
• figurative language, such as personification, simile, and metaphor
• a logical organization that clarifies the connections between details
• error - free grammar, including correct use of prepositional phrases

to preview the criteria on which your descriptive essay may be judged, see the rubric on page 713.
writing workshop: work in progress
review the work you did on pages 669 and 691
prewriting/planning strategy
gather details to develop figurative language. after you have found a topic that interests you, list key details in a chart like the one shown. create figurative language by comparing these details with something that is familiar to your readers.

detail	reminds me of...	figure of speech
	a runaway train	simile: his fastball is like a runaway train that stops for nothing.
	an emotion, such as anger	personification: his angry fastball makes batters want to run!

common core state standards
writing

1. write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

2.a. introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
2.b. develop the topic with well - chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
2.d. use precise language and domain - specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic

1. develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience

Explanation:

The problem is about writing a descriptive essay, which involves skills related to writing. In the Arts discipline, the subfield "Writing" is relevant as it focuses on developing written content with elements like precise word choices, sensory details, and figurative language, matching the essay - writing task described.

Answer:

Arts - Writing