Tips For Writing Class D escriptions
• Use b old to emphasize a word rather than underline.
Tips For Writing Class D escriptions
• Use b old to emphasize a word rather than underline.
(Underlines hint that the text is a link; which can be problematic if an electronic version of
(Underlines hint that the text is a link; which can be problematic if an electronic version of
your flyer or catalog is created and posted online.)
your flyer or catalog is created and posted online.)
• Spell out acronyms on first reference. Use the acronym after referencing
• Spell out acronyms on first reference. Use the acronym after referencing
it in parenthesis only after the full title is spelled out.
it in parenthesis only after the full title is spelled out.
Example: Introduce your young athlete to golf using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG)
Example: Introduce your young athlete to golf using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG)
method. SNAG utilizes over-sized plastic clubs and mini tennis balls to build confidence.
method. SNAG utilizes over-sized plastic clubs and mini tennis balls to build confidence.
• Graphics should be used to illustrate an idea/event.
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Photos of people generate emotion. Opt to use photos of people with facial
• Graphics should be used to illustrate an idea/event.
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expressions rather than photos of buildings or classrooms; clip art, illustrations.
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Photos of students may be used unless parent permission is denied. Restrictions are
expressions rather than photos of buildings or classrooms; clip art, illustrations.
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recorded in the school district information system, Synergy.
• Use variation in sentence structure. Do not ask more than one question
or use an exclamation point more than once in each description.
• REMEMBER: You are selling something. Ask yourself:
Photos of people generate emotion. Opt to use photos of people with facial
Photos of students may be used unless parent permission is denied. Restrictions are
recorded in the school district information system, Synergy.
• Use variation in sentence structure. Do not ask more than one question
or use an exclamation point more than once in each description.
• REMEMBER: You are selling something. Ask yourself:
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Why should someone pay money for this? What will they get out of this class?
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Why should someone pay money for this? What will they get out of this class?
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Instead of saying, “and more!” – explain what “more” is.
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Instead of saying, “and more!” – explain what “more” is.
• Paint a picture with your words to help visualize what you will take home
• Paint a picture with your words to help visualize what you will take home
or do in the class. Be descriptive .
or do in the class. Be descriptive .
Which is more interesting?
Which is more interesting?
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You will pick a birdhouse of your choice to paint and bring home.
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You will pick a birdhouse of your choice to paint and bring home.
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Choose from a barn, lighthouse or cabin-style wooden birdhouse to decorate and
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Choose from a barn, lighthouse or cabin-style wooden birdhouse to decorate and
paint! We will use acrylic paints, glitter, pom-pom balls and beads to attract beautiful,
paint! We will use acrylic paints, glitter, pom-pom balls and beads to attract beautiful,
feathered-friends. Watch the birds enjoy your birdhouse outdoors or display it for
feathered-friends. Watch the birds enjoy your birdhouse outdoors or display it for
your family in your home.
your family in your home.
• Find a way to make the class description timely and relevant.
• Find a way to make the class description timely and relevant.
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Reference upcoming holidays, seasons or current events.
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Reference upcoming holidays, seasons or current events.
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Make the description interesting to read using fun language; words that rhyme
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Make the description interesting to read using fun language; words that rhyme
alliteration, or use phrases that match the event type. (Use google for ideas.)
alliteration, or use phrases that match the event type. (Use google for ideas.)
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“Duck, dive and dart in the daring game of dodgeball!”
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“Duck, dive and dart in the daring game of dodgeball!”
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“Hola, amigos! Spanish class is a great place to make new friends! ”
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“Hola, amigos! Spanish class is a great place to make new friends! ”
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The Little Mermaid, “Make theater a ‘Part of Your World.’”
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The Little Mermaid, “Make theater a ‘Part of Your World.’”
Questions? Call the Communications Coordinator at
763-506-1269 or email [email protected]
Questions? Call the Communications Coordinator at
763-506-1269 or email [email protected]