Iceberg Writing, Iceberg Writing, just likejust like

Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway

Write Your Own VignetteWrite Your Own VignetteJust like Hemingway, this assignment is to write with the iceberg theory in mind – give a little bit of information, but let the reader fill in the rest.

In addition, you’re going to write a vignette –a verbal sketch that is a short scene that focuses on one moment or gives a strong impression about a character, idea, or setting.

DirectionsDirections1) Look at the photograph being displayed and think about what is happening.

2) Write a short vignette – a sketch of what is happening in the photograph. 3) Your vignette must be from 100 words to 300 words.

Iceberg Theory – Shows, doesn’t tell (10 pts.)Grabs reader’s attention (10 pts.)Originality (20 pts.)Proper Length (100 to 300 words) (10 pts.)

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Choose a photo to Choose a photo to base your vignette on base your vignette on

and begin the first and begin the first draft of your draft of your

vignette.vignette. The photos will be The photos will be

left up on the screen left up on the screen for you to look at for you to look at while you write.while you write.

Photo 4Photo 4Photo 3Photo 3

Photo 1Photo 1Photo 2Photo 2

The next few slides are The next few slides are student examples of student examples of writing that tell. Each writing that tell. Each one has been rewritten one has been rewritten to show.to show.

Tell example:Tell example:He looked at the He looked at the schedule until his eyes schedule until his eyes went numb and went numb and watered.watered.Show example:Show example:Looking at the Looking at the schedule numbed his schedule numbed his eyes.eyes.

Tell example:Tell example:He looked at the He looked at the schedule until his eyes schedule until his eyes went numb and went numb and watered.watered.

Tell example:Tell example:He was sick of thick He was sick of thick pizza.pizza.

Tell example:Tell example:He was sick of thick He was sick of thick pizza.pizza.Show example:Show example:Chicago-style pizza Chicago-style pizza made him cringe.made him cringe.

Tell example:Tell example:He bounced his leg as He bounced his leg as he looked at his he looked at his watch.watch.Show example:Show example:He checked his watch He checked his watch as his leg shook as his leg shook nervously.nervously.

Tell example:Tell example:I am going to feed the I am going to feed the homeless man because homeless man because he needs good food.he needs good food.Show example:Show example:I fed the homeless I fed the homeless man. He said, “Thanks. man. He said, “Thanks. Hot food is delicious.”Hot food is delicious.”

Tell example:Tell example:She was carrying a She was carrying a piping hot bowl of piping hot bowl of steaming soup.steaming soup.Show example:Show example:Ann carried her Ann carried her steaming soup steaming soup carefully.carefully.

Focus – Listen – LearnFocus – Listen – Learn