Hunter and I discussed content of his new descriptive essay on Costa Rica. He has recall of some vivid locations and activities during his recent trip there and he noted these on paper, with a list of descriptive words that came to mind. We discussed the use of figurative language and flowery adjectives to appeal to emotions and senses. We began a chart, listing ideas under columns, one for each of the senses. We discussed the steps to writing the essay and printed out some templates to motivate him to outline the essay. We discussed ideas for a thesis statement and supporting paragraphs. I think this will be a great one! We read aloud together in "The Book Thief," stopping to analyze particular passages.