Valentine's Day...

Focused Free-writing: 

Describe your perfect date.  

Okay, so I gave in, and decided to have my students write about a perfect date. This type of topic is what I usually give at the beginning of the semester, for my students to write/describe.  I gave in since today is Valentine's Day, to let my students write about their perfect date.  Many responses I get when the topic is on the board, initially, is "What if I've never been on a date?"  Then make it up!  Use your imagination, what would you perceive in your mind to be a perfect date.  What would you do on your date for it to be perfect.

Other times I explain to my students there are two angles you can consider.  One, could be a perfect, specific date you have experience already.  For example, February 10, 2007 was the date I proposed to my wife, being the perfect date etched in my mind.  Second, could be a romantic date, where you would go, to the beach side, to a fancy restaurant, having a wonderful meal.

I like to encourage my students to soar with this topic, and be as descriptive as possible.






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