Instructions on how to write in a journal for a 7 year old

Instructions for Writing in a Journal

 

1. Write a sentence describing some action you took.

 

            For example: I brushed my teeth

 

2. Write one sentence adding detail to that action.

 

            For example: The tooth paste tasted like fireworks in my mouth.

 

3. Write as many sentences of detail as you can. How did it smell (if the thing you're talking about had a smell)? How did it taste? How did you feel inside when you did this thing? How did other people react? What did you think while you were taking this action? Your job is to capture not exactly what happened but the feeling in your heart when it happened.

 

When you are done writing detail, go on to number 4.

 

4. Go back to instruction number 1.

UPDATE: It has been pointed out to me that I have not taught my son a lesson in clarity and brevity. The last instruction in item number 3 should simply be to go back to instruction number 1.