Thursday, September 22, 2011

Can U please check this writing...10 easy points?

O.k. so, I had to choose a personality trait and write a descriptive story about it…and this is what I came up with... Can u please help me make this writing better by:

Eliminating commentary (if u see any)

Cutting repetition

Not using a lot of “ing” and making them direct verbs (I really need help on that…I don’t know how to change it)

Making things do things --%26gt; action words

Being direct rather then passive

And making the descriptive writing descriptive and eliminating unnecessary words

thanks a lot for your generous help :) ]



It was late December; the skies were a haunting shade of grey as tiny snowflakes gently cascaded onto the ground, adding to the morning pile. I was walking to school with my friend, Kevin, down a one-way street, and screeching car tires on the highway nearby were constantly drowning our conversations, so we settled for walking quietly.



At school, the hallways were crowded as usual with students bickering, and teachers trying to intervene. In a corner near the cafeteria, where the popular kids had their lunch, a long line was formed. Behind the table, there was a banner with “Come Show Your Talent” written across it. Kevin, the daredevil of the two of us, was quick to sign us up for a duet. Mr. Johnson, the head of drama, an odd looking man with a pointy, bald head, and a massive stomach, told us he was looking forward to seeing us out on stage. My stomach dropped when I heard that, because the only time I ever showed my talent was in the shower.



The talent show was tomorrow, and I was more nervous than a dog on a highway. A minute later I see Kevin going to his class with his friends who are much taller and thinner then him. “ What song do you want to sing?” Kevin asked, at lunch.

“I don’t know,” I replied sheepishly, wondering if I should tell him how I feel. I decided against it, and pushed my apprehensions aside. I walked away towards my own class like a convicted man walking to the gallows.



The big day came around quicker than I’d imagined, and soon enough, Kevin and I were standing on stage with the entire school chanting our names. As I turned to Kevin, he grab my hand and asked “Are you ready for a fun-filled day?” “Yeah” I said back in a soft tone. I closed my eyes and belted out my favourite song, with Kevin chiming in. In due time I opened my eyes and felt an unexpected surge of confidence surging through me, and I got into the song. On the way home, I realized that I had confidence all along, I just needed to tap into it.Can U please check this writing...10 easy points?It was late December; the skies haunted a shade of grey as tiny snowflakes gently cascaded onto the ground, adding to the morning pile. I was walking to school with my friend, Kevin, down a one-way street, and screeching car tires on the highway nearby were constantly drowned our conversations, so we gave up and walked quietly.



At school, the hallways were crowded as usual with students bickering, while teachers tried to intervene. In a corner near the cafeteria, where the 'popular' kids had their lunch, a long line was formed. Behind the table, there was a banner with “Come Show Your Talent” written across it. Kevin, the daredevil of the two of us, was quick to sign us up for a duet. Mr. Johnson, the head of drama, an odd looking man with a pointy, bald head, and a massive stomach, told us he was looking forward to seeing us out on stage. My stomach dropped when I heard that, because the only time I ever showed my talent was in the shower.



The talent show was tomorrow, and I was more nervous than a dog on a highway. A minute later I see Kevin going to his class with his friends who are much taller and thinner then him. “ What song do you want to sing?” Kevin asked, at lunch.

“I don’t know,” I replied sheepishly, wondering if I should tell him how I feel. I decided against it, and pushed my apprehensions aside. I walked away towards my own class like a convicted man walking to the gallows.



The big day came around quicker than I’d imagined, and soon enough, Kevin and I were standing on stage with the entire school chanting our names. As I turned to Kevin, he grabbed my hand and asked “Are you ready for a fun-filled day?” “Yeah” I said back in a soft tone. I closed my eyes and belted out my favourite song, with Kevin chiming in. In due time I opened my eyes and felt an unexpected surge of confidence surging through me, and I got into the song. On the way home, I realized that I had confidence all along, I just needed to tap into it.







There actually wasn't much to change, I love it. You're a really good writer.Can U please check this writing...10 easy points?Its amazing! Perfect! I love how you compared so many things! You should become an author someday as well. The only flaw is you spelled favorite wrong! You spell it: FAVORITE! Its really good and good luck! You will get an A! ? broadwaystar!Can U please check this writing...10 easy points?It was late December; the skies were a haunting shade of grey as tiny snowflakes gently cascaded onto the ground, adding to the morning pile. I was walking to school with my friend, Kevin, down a one-way street, and screeching car tires on the highway nearby were constantly drowning our conversations, so we settled for A QUIET WALK.



The big day came around quicker than I’d imagined, and soon enough, Kevin and I were standing on stage with the entire school chanting our names. As I turned to Kevin, he GRABBED my hand and asked “Are you ready for a fun-filled day?” “Yeah” I said back in a soft tone. I closed my eyes and belted out my favorite song, with Kevin chiming in. In due time I opened my eyes and felt an unexpected surge of confidence surging through me, and I got into the song. On the way home, I realized that I had confidence all along, I just needed to tap into it.



Aside from the 2 corrections (what's in caps) it's decent.Can U please check this writing...10 easy points?It was late December; the skies were a haunting shade of grey as tiny snowflakes gently cascaded onto the ground, adding to the morning pile. I was walking to school with my friend, Kevin, down a one-way street, and screeching car tires on the highway nearby were constantly drowning our conversations, so we settled for walking quietly.



At school, the hallways were crowded as usual with students bickering, and teachers trying to intervene. In a corner near the cafeteria, where the popular kids had their lunch, a long line was formed. Behind the table, there was a banner with “Come Show Your Talent” written across it. Kevin, the daredevil of the two of us, was quick to sign us up for a duet. Mr. Johnson, the head of drama, an odd looking man with a pointy, bald head, and a massive stomach, told us he was looking forward to seeing us out on stage. My stomach dropped when I heard that, because the only time I ever showed my talent was in the shower.



The talent show was tomorrow, and I was more nervous than a dog on a highway. A minute later I see Kevin going to his class with his friends who are much taller and thinner then him. “ What song do you want to sing?” Kevin asked, at lunch.

“I don’t know,” I replied sheepishly, wondering if I should tell him how I feel. I decided against it, and pushed my apprehensions aside. I walked away towards my own class like a convicted man walking to the gallows.



The big day came around quicker than I’d imagined, and soon enough, Kevin and I were SITUATED on stage while the entire school CAROLED our names. As I turned to Kevin, he grab my hand and asked “Are you ready for a fun-filled day?” “Yeah” I said back in a soft tone. I closed my eyes and belted out my favourite song, with Kevin chiming in. In due time I opened my eyes and felt an unexpected surge of confidence surging through me, and I got into the song. On the way home, I realized that I had confidence all along, I just needed to tap into it.



the two words were all i got, theyre capitolized
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