Writing an essay on how vacation went is a classic way to start a new year at school. View it as an opportunity to tell a story, and reflect on the experiences you have gone through. Pick a memorable moment you had on vacation, and start writing the text, giving as much detail as possible.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing a Topic
Step 1. Use as inspiration some object you brought with you as a souvenir
If you've kept any holiday souvenir items-such as photos, plane tickets, or a journal-use them as a source of inspiration. It will help you remember vacation details, making writing a lot easier.
If the teacher asks you to present the essay to the class, it will serve as a great visual aid
Step 2. Make a list of things you did while on vacation
When writing the text, it's important to have a list of the things you've done. With it in hand, you'll have an easier time remembering the details of each moment. Start at the beginning, and go rummaging through your brain, and listing things.
The list can be long. Include things like taking care of your little brother, camping, working in a store, traveling on the road, and so on. This exercise will guide you on the journey of choosing the most important moments of your vacation
Step 3. Write about a memorable moment
It's going to be hard to talk about everything you've done on vacation. So try to focus on a moment. It doesn't have to be super exciting or action-packed. It's enough that it's important to you.
For example, suppose you took a vacation in Japan. Think of a defining moment you experienced during your trip - it could be a mountain you climbed in the rain. Write about that moment in great detail
Step 4. sketch of the newsroom.
After deciding when to talk about it, write down the details. Organize the ideas in the order you will write about them.
- If you're going to write, for example, about the days you spent at the beach, the sketch should remind you to talk about the sand castle competition, the dolphins, and the ice cream you've had all week.
- Details can be about the appearance and size of the sand castles, the distance from the dolphins, and the ice cream coverage.
- The sketch is just for organizing your thoughts - you can type it in, or do it by hand yourself.
Part 2 of 3: Writing the essay
Step 1. Focus on your emotions, interactions, and thoughts
Don't just summarize the things you've done. Put down on paper what you felt in those moments, who you talked to, and what was going through your head. So, your writing will be much more meaningful!
Instead of simply saying you worked at a pet store, or a diner, and walked away, expose more than just stock. Mention what your favorite pets were at the pet store, what it was like to eat the same sandwich every day, and what you thought about as you walked home from work
Step 2. Use the five senses to explain the experiences
It's like the saying goes: "show it, don't tell". Instead of simply declaring events, use your five senses to bring the essay to life. Describe the taste of things, the way they looked, the sounds you heard, etc.
These sensory details will enrich the text, leaving readers more interested in your writing. They will feel like they are there, not just reading the story
Step 3. Describe the activities carried out at each location visited
Instead of saying very generally what you did on vacation, give as much detail as possible. By being specific, you'll allow the reader to imagine the scene, which takes your writing to another level.
For example, instead of saying “I went to the beach on this vacation”, say “I spent the whole summer swimming in the beautiful reefs of Maranhão”. The more details you provide, the more you will hold the reader's attention
Step 4. Use precise and descriptive adjectives
Choosing the right words makes all the difference when telling a story. Avoid using well-worn adjectives like "good" or "nice". Be creative, and use words that best describe things.
Instead of saying “The snack was really good”, say “The snack was juicy and fragrant”
Step 5. Review the text carefully
When you think you've finished the essay, set it aside for a few hours or days. Then review it. The construction of the text should make sense, and flow smoothly. Reread the text, and check for grammar and spelling errors.
- Don't rely on Word spell checker alone. It will detect some errors but may let others pass.
- If you like, ask an adult (this could be one of your parents) to read the essay as well.
- Forgetting the text for a while is good, as you'll come back to it with a fresh perspective at proofreading time.
Part 3 of 3: Structuring the essay
Step 1. Start with an impactful introduction
It should draw the reader's attention to itself, and give a general idea of the content of the text. This is the time to define where and when the events took place, giving an overview.
Step 2. Use the following paragraphs to go over the moment
Use the paragraphs in the body of the text, two or three, to talk about the chosen moment. This is where you go into details, and expose the events, in order to make the reader be able to imagine the scene.
Step 3. Write a conclusion that explains the meaning of this
The conclusion, the last part, will be the closing. In it, you define why you decided to write about it, and what you learned from the experience.