The key aspects of a Descriptive text are...

• The writer aims to describe the subject's characteristics or features to the reader. 

• The subject (macro group) is broken into smaller micro groups to focus description on specific aspects of its appearance, behaviour or actions. 

• Different perspectives are used encourage writing in detail from a variety of viewpoints. 

• Language focuses on creating a clear picture of the subject using nouns, adjectives and adverbs.

When modelling how to write a description text it is important to... 

• Use the description bubble to generate content and examine the subject.

• Use images, clips and realia to engage students with the subject.

• Provide important key words or subject-specific vocabulary.

• Encourage up-levelling through looking at synonyms.

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