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Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Saw-edged

August 27, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Saw-edged

August 27, 2009

Natural: Tree line (pine/spruce) Leaves Thorny canes (branches) Shark teeth Humpback whale fin Snapping turtle shell… Man-made: Serrated knife Hand saw Circular saw Rip saw Picket fence Backhoe scoop… Synonyms:…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Toolshed

August 1, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Toolshed

August 1, 2009

Sight Dust, cans of paint, rake, shovels, boxes, axe, hoe, rake, lawnmower, tool boxes, old bikes, folded up lawn chairs, chainsaw, spade, gardening gloves, dirty pots, garden hose, twine, chain,…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Foamy/Spongy

July 30, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Foamy/Spongy

July 30, 2009

Natural: Wet (foamy) Waves hitting the shore Spittle bugs (foam on plants) Fresh cows milk White caps or breakers Scum on ponds Fish egg clusters… Dry (spongy) Sea sponge Poodle…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Grocery Store

July 25, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Grocery Store

July 25, 2009

Sight Isles of shelving, bright florescent lighting, end displays of popular products (soup cans, chips, BBQ sauce, cereal, etc), sale signs, banners with store mottoes (“Freshness guaranteed” or “Shop and…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Orange

July 23, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Orange

July 23, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Light: Peach Salmon Nectarines Yam Apricot Cantaloupe… Medium: Mango Oranges Bird of paradise Traffic cones Pumpkins Carrot… Dark: Sunsets Robin’s breast Sweet potato Flames Orange tabby cat…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Public Pool (outdoor)

July 18, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Public Pool (outdoor)

July 18, 2009

Sight Sun dappled water, kids splashing, swimming, waving, jumping, dunking, diving, plugging their nose, adjusting goggles, slapping at the water with pool noodles, paddling, kicking their feet, spitting out water,…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Triangular

July 16, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Triangular

July 16, 2009

Natural: Shark’s teeth Mountain formations Bird beaks Funnel cloud Nose Moth wings/butterfly wings… Man-made: Candy corn Yield signs The pyramids Martini glasses Slices of pie, cake, pizza, etc. Bikini bottom……

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Pick-Up Truck

July 11, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Pick-Up Truck

July 11, 2009

Sight cracked/pitted windshield, dusty and faded dashboard, broken window cranks, muddy floor mats, scuffed interior, dial radio knobs, cassette player, broken radio, broken AC or heat, dusty vets, trash on…

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Crumbly

July 9, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Crumbly

July 9, 2009

Natural: Sand Sandstone Dried poop Rotten wood Soil Clay… Man-made: Whole grain flour Corn meal Cookies Muffins Biscuits Cakes… Synonyms: brittle, deteriorated, friable, powdery, pilled… Describing texture in a story…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Zoo

July 4, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Zoo

July 4, 2009

Sight trees, bamboo, shrubbery, bees, mosquitoes, sidewalks, wooden walkways, buildings, fenced enclosures, glassed-in enclosures, well-worn animal paths from pacing, fences, concession stand, restrooms, picnic tables, gift shop, informative signs, vending…