Mastering Descriptive Writing: Techniques and Practice
Descriptive Writing
Lesson Objectives:
1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive.
2 Be able to write descriptively.
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1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive
These nouns are PRE-
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White wedding
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Big, bad wolf
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underline the verb:
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It was covered in mud.
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He walked alone
through the house.
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Katie looked at her
mother.
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2 Be able to write descriptively
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2 Be able to write descriptively
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– bullying – poverty – or
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TASK: Draw a line from each box pointing to an example of
the language feature…
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Descriptive Writing Lesson Objectives: 1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive. 2 Be able to write descriptively. A noun is Key words: a) An action or doing word Noun phrase Verb b) A type of Indian bread Vocabulary c) A person, place or thing A verb is Vocabulary is a) An action or doing word a) word choice b) Something that makes your pizza taste better b) sentence length c) The way you speak c) A person, place or thing
1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive Noun phrases Verbs Copy these noun phrases and underline the noun: Copy these sentences and underline the verb: 1. White wedding 1. It was covered in mud. 2. Big, bad wolf 2. He walked alone through the house. 3. Bare long essay 3. Katie looked at her mother. 4. Three little pigs These nouns are PRE- MODIFIED they have extra information in front of them. Now think of a more interesting synonym for each verb. Use a thesaurus if you wish. Q: Why do you think nouns are pre-modified? What is the effect?
Pre-modified nouns Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication Exciting verb choices; some personification
2 Be able to write descriptively You are going to receive your own chocolate. Eat the chocolate, and then write your own description of it. Be as expressive as possible, and try to use: Pre-modified nouns Exciting verbs Suitable vocabulary Adjective bank: Verb bank: Use these words to help you, or even better, find your own use a thesaurus! Soft Wrapped Smooth Swathed Rich Draped Divine
2 Be able to write descriptively Many of the characters in Of Mice and Men are lonely and depressed. Write one paragraph about a lonely and depressed character in today s society. Tell us: What they look like Where they live Why they are lonely and depressed You must be as descriptive as possible, using the skills from today s lesson. You could use figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification
Homework Finish your descriptive paragraph. Due:
Exciting verb choices; some personification Pre-modified nouns Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication TASK: Draw a line from each box pointing to an example of the language feature
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