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Block 2 · Lesson 6 — DRPOISAM Pt. 1

11+ Creative Writing Fundamentals · Craft & Technique

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The Text

The Land That Time Forgot

Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1918

Survivors of a wartime sinking commandeer a submarine and drift to Caprona, a hidden continent walled off from the world. There they find dinosaurs, prehistoric beasts, and primitive tribes in a land where time has stood still.

Activity Ideas

Describe an object, such as a map, chest, sword, key, or bottle.
Use DRPOISAM to move beyond basic description and make the object feel important to the story.

Key Terms

DRPOISAM — a descriptive planning tool

D detail
R reaction
P personification
O opinion
I imagery
S senses
A atmosphere
M movement

Why This Matters

Adventure stories often make objects feel charged with danger or possibility. A map is not just paper; it can suggest greed, mystery, risk, and destiny. DRPOISAM helps students deepen description by adding layers of response, atmosphere, and movement.