Scavenger Hunt
In this assignment, you are on a scavenger hunt. Normally when you
complete a scavenger hunt, you physically gather objects on a list, but this
time you are writing complete descriptions of the items as you gather
them.
• Something in nature
• A well-loved object
• Something well-used
• Something fresh, new, or unused
• A homemade or hand-made object
Description of item you found in nature-
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Description of your well-loved object-
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Description of the well-used object-
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Description of the object that is fresh, new, or unused-
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Description of the homemade or hand-made object-
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EXTENSION: Write a short story incorporating at least half of the descriptions that
you found in your scavenger hunt. Weave in details, words, and phrases from your
descriptions-- use the details, words, and phrases that fit well and help your story.
Rewrite and revise the original description as necessary. Feel free to break them up,
rearrange them, or add more information.
Idea from Tengrrl.com