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Pre Writing
Agassiz Middle School
Teacher: Gayle Hyde
Hello everyone -
Sorry our topic has taken so long to announce. We have had a bit of trouble arranging a
field trip, so have decided to describe a topic that is not a place. It is a topic with
which we are all VERY familiar because we live in the North Country. Please accept
our apologies for the lateness of our announcement.
We have decided to describe a North Dakota winter. We believe that we can describe it so
that each of you will be able to feel what we feel each year during the coldest part of
the year for us.
Our descriptive word list is complete and included with this e-mail. I attached a word
document. If you don't have word access, I also included the lists below.
HOW WINTER SOUNDS
Whisper
Rustle
Crunch
Murmur
Quiet
Mute
Speechless
Still
whir
Soft
Sigh
Swish
Hum
Blustery
Hush
Swish
Hiss
Crackle
The wind sounds like a train
Crackle
Rumbles like an avalanche
Crash
Inaudible
Thud
Boom
Bang
Patter
Smash
Slam
Screech
Rush
A blizzard is like a riot
The wind howls
HOW WINTER FEELS
Cold
Icy
Crisp
Long
Windy
Freezing
Slushy
Sticky
Wet
Chilly
Frozen
Cool
Freezing
Damp
Dry
Slippery
Soft
Numb
Liquidy
Fragile
Painful
HOW WINTER SMELLS
Sharp
Crisp
Cold
Damp
Fresh
Earthy
Non-fragrant
Piney
Bland
Aromatic
Tantalizing
Fresh air
Icy
Burning wood
Raw
Delightful
Fragrant
Sweet
Hearty
Sugary
Cider
Apples
Smell of delicious cookies
Smells good
Smells like cinnamon
ACTIVITIES TO DO IN WINTER
Ski
Snowboarding
Snowmobile
Hockey
Snowmen
Snow forts
Sledding
Snowball fights
Decorating for Christmas
Celebrate
Cut and gather firewood
Make food/cook
Wrap presents
Vacation in a warm place
Snow angels
Sing
Dance
Indoor games
Shovel
Cut a Christmas tree
Bobsledding
Jump in smow piles
Ice fishing
SURVIVAL NEEDS IN WINTER
Warm
Heat
Gloves
Boots
Radio
Hat
Wool sacks
Phone
Face mask
Coat
Ear muffs
Matches
Socks
Sleeping bag
Shovel
Sweatshirt
Blanket
Instant soup
Extra gas
Water
Pillow
Mittens
Snow pants
Snow suit
Cell phone
Jumpstart
Windshield scraper
Extra clothes
Spare tires
Ice pick
Ski boots
Clothing
Shelter
Ski mask
Goggles
Long underwear
scarf
HOW WINTER TASTES
Cold
Bland
Tasteless
Wet
Misty
Icy
Slushy
Frozen
Tempting
Fresh
Watery
Salty
Crunchy
Crispy
Plain
Freezing
Bitter
Fishy
Earthy
Crisp
Musty
Mellow
Cool
Damp
Like sugary cookies at Christmas
HOW WINTER LOOKS
Blazing
Rigid icicles
Dazzling
Fresh
Icy
White
Clean
Bare
Frosty
Shimmering
dismal
Snowy
Cotton
Slippery
Glazed
Crisp
Soft
Shiny
Flaky
Glossy
Pearly
Flat
Hilly
Glassy
Bright
Milky
Marvel
Creamy
Ivory
Oyster
Icy
Wavy
Dazzling
Drifty
Mound
Dotted
Dull
Gayle Hyde
Language Arts/Speech/Debate
Agassiz Middle School
hydeg@fargo.k12.nd.us
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