For this Menu Entree, please refer to your journal write about memorable smells. Choose a smell that reminds you of a specific event. Write a paragraph or a poem about that event (not just about the smell) and use strong verbs, lots of concrete details, and sensory imagery (including the smell).
Be concrete. Do not describe the smell of the ocean using adjectives - fresh, calming, happy, heavenly; or the smell of the middle school hallway - smelly, gross, overwhelming, deadly. Instead use concrete nouns. The street in New York smells like hot pretzels, sweaty tourists, and garbage trucks. My grandma's house smelled like stale cigars, warm chocolate chip cookies, denture cleaner and dust.
And again, write about an event where you experienced that smell, not just about the smell.
I can't wait to read your writing!
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