DIRECTIONS: Think of a building you happen to know well, then describe all the parts that it is made of.

This is a creative and reflective exercise, something we often ask students to explore on their own in our study notes.

Clearly, what you write won’t be subject to grading. This is simply an opportunity to think about a structure that’s familiar to you, such as a home or a building in your community, and explore what it might reveal about language.

Click “Start Exercise” below, jot down whatever comes to you, and then click “Finish Exercise.”