Descriptive Writing:

Write a descriptive story based on the picture below. Use the story starters to help you begin writing your
story..
 Story Mountain for:

Settings Problem Characters

An ocean near Galapagos Island The ocean is violent

At night and during the day The ocean has a dark side that is hidden in all of
this beauty

Build Up Resolution

The sun is rising to its peak The ocean grows violent as the sun starts setting

It shows a perfect and calm ocean The waves grow and grow

The water moves smoothly As it gets darker, the ocean becomes ugly and
scary – it is also dangerous

Introduction Ending

The ocean appears really beautiful in the daytime The ocean gets dangerous as it gets darker

The sun glitters and shimmers Story Mountain The ocean has killed many people who have tried
to cross it
It lights up the beauty in the ocean

The ocean is a watery grave for many people