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Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing is where you describe a person, place or thing in a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. You can use all of your five senses when writing a descriptive piece - sight, sound, hearing, smell and touch. Follow the link below to practise using adjectives or describing words.
Descriptive writing is where you describe a person, place or thing in a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. You can use all of your five senses when writing a descriptive piece - sight, sound, hearing, smell and touch. Follow the link below to practise using adjectives or describing words.
Use the link to the left to find out more about adjectives and how to use them in your descriptive writing.
Use the link to the left to find out more about adjectives and how to use them in your descriptive writing.
Here is an example that might help you to get started.
Here is an example that might help you to get started.
I see a busy harbour with lots of boats and yachts. There are some jagged rocks with a narrow bridge to get onto the sailing boats. The water looks clear and calm. In the background I see large buildings with windows that could be flats or shops. The fluffy clouds are glowing red because of the sun setting in the distance
Now try a piece of descriptive writing on your own.
Choose one of the photographs below
Choose one of the photographs below
Describe what is in the picture - what do you see? What can you do there? Why is the place interesting?
Write in order and make sure that your words, phrases and sentences make sense
Remember to use adjectives or describing words
Some adjectives you might use are -
Some adjectives you might use are -
colours - blue, yellow, red, green
sizes - large, small, wide, huge, narrow
texture - rough, smooth, bumpy, fluffy
appearance - bright, clear, cloudy, shiny, stormy
sounds - loud, crashing, whispering, quiet
Assessment
Assessment
Use appropriate language for purpose including some describing words (adjectives).
Write in sentences
Use some basic tools for language including capital letters and full stops
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