Descriptive writing is a skill that requires a lot of practice. And it's rarely perfect the first time. So knowing how to save (and to properly name your files) is essential. This week, I gave the students three works of art and asked them to type a brief description of each. They were asked to explore their senses and put that into their writing. They worked on each for a few minutes, then were asked to save it and move on to the next one. After they completed a brief description and saved all three, I asked them to pick their favorite, go back to their personal drive, find that file (now they know why it's so important to give your file a good name), open that file, and continue to explore their senses, building on their description. As usual, proper touch typing was mandatory. Our third graders really showed off their vivid imaginations and exceptional writing skills. Great work!
