Explore a sense of place. In 500-600 words, describe a place that has deep
meaning to you and takes the reader there using descriptive writing. You may want to incorporate sight, smell,
hearing, taste, and touch, if relevant. Your location may be a specific geographic location (country, city,
neighborhood, park, car, beach, mountains, restaurant, family kitchen, etc.). Describe this place and what
makes it special to you.
Additional information related to a sense of place.
Samuel Brody defines a sense of place as “a collection of meanings, beliefs, and feelings individuals or groups
associate with a particular locality.” According to Dr. Thomas Woods, "people develop a 'sense of place'
through experience and knowledge of a particular area. We might add to that the cultural aspects that are often
integrated within the legends and history, like foods and music, and how they add to or impact our sense of
place.
Consider where you personally experience a "sense of place," a place where at least a few of the elements
(history, geography, geology, culturally, socially, politically, economically and ecologically) combine to inform
your sense of well-being when you are in that place.
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Develop a clear claim that demonstrates an understanding of the impact that the “sense of place” has had on
you.
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