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English
Quarter 1–Module 2:
Writing a Short Descriptive Paragraph About a Character
or Setting in Stories Listened to

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Maricar Z. Bacani

Editor: Jenny Rose R. Santos
Reviewers: June D. Cunanan, EPS-1
Jenny Rose R. Santos
Layout Artist: Froilan G. Isip

Management Team Zenia G. Mostoles EdD, CESO V, SDS

Leonardo C. Canlas EdD CESE, ASDS
Rowena T. Quiambao CESE, ASDS
Celia R. Lacanlale PhD, CID Chief
Arceli S. Lopez PhD, SGOD Chief
June D. Cunanan EPS- English
Ruby M. Jimenez PhD, EPS-LRMDS

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 3 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Writing a Short Descriptive Paragraph About a
Character or Setting in Stories Listened to!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from public institutions to assist you,
the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into
guided and independent learning activities at their own pace
and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire
the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see
this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help
you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on

how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the
learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge
from their experiences so that there will be collaboration and
learning will be easy.

Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to

the learners the value of honesty.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the English 3 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Writing a Short Descriptive Paragraph About a
Character or Setting in Stories Listened to!
A descriptive paragraph describes a thing, a person, or a
place. Detailed information allows the reader to form an
image in his or her imagination. Writing a descriptive
paragraph with a focus on identifying and generating
sensory-based descriptive language allows the writer to paint
using words and it allows the readers to easily picture or
visualize, or feel that they are involved in the experience.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent
learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.
NOTE:
Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the activities.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides activities that will help you how

to describe a particular situation, person, place, object,
and to create a word picture that appeals to your
five senses.
We all have friends, families, belongings, and
experiences. The way we describe each differs in
some aspects.
We tell how something looks, feels, tastes, sounds,
and smells by using our five senses.
A simple description of a particular situation, person,
place, or object can explain the mood of the writer.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. describe person, object, place, and situation
precisely based on stories listened to;
2. use appropriate vocabulary to complete a short
descriptive paragraph; and
3. write a short descriptive paragraph about a
character or setting in stories listened to.

What I Know
Put a () mark on the sentence that best describes
each picture.

1. An old man is walking with his

granddaughter.
A young man is walking with his
 granddaughter.
2. They bought a worn-out dress
with ribbons on it.
They bought a beautiful dress
with ribbons on it.

3. The weather was windy, so

they rest for a while in the park.
The weather was hot, so they
rest for a while in the park.

4. Many kids were playing in

the park.
No kids were playing in
the park.

5. While walking home, they saw

an angry kitten with its mom.
While walking home, they saw
a tiny kitten with its mom.

Lesson
Writing a Short Descriptive Paragraph About
2 a Character or Setting in Stories Listened to

Writing a descriptive paragraph creates a word

picture and often includes details that appeal to the five
senses. This type of paragraph can also explain the way
an object, person, or place appears.

What’s In

Read the short paragraph. Underline the appropriate

word in the parentheses to complete the paragraph.
My Pet Dog

A dog is a pet animal. It has two

bright (round, square) eyes. It has
(crooked, sharp) teeth and a (long,
short) tail. Dogs are very
(dangerous, faithful) animals and
are (strong, weak). They can catch
thieves and protect the family. I love my pet dog!

Notes to the Teacher

The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in
the development of this competency including the schema or
background knowledge which may reinforce learning. This
module will help the learners bridge the gap of learning to attain
mastery of the lesson in its spiral progression.
 What’s New

Do you know that you can paint pictures with

words? We can paint with words by simply describing
something or someone by how it looks or feels.
1. What can you say about the picture?
2. Can you describe it using your senses?
3. Can you write descriptive sentences?
4. What can you composed when you
write sentences that have one central idea?

What is It

A descriptive paragraph creates a word picture.

It often includes details that appeal to the five
senses. When we describe something, we use
adjectives. We convey to the reader how something
looks, feels, tastes, sounds, and smells.
Here is a short example to show how helpful a
descriptive paragraph is in explaining one’s
experience.
“My favorite food is chocolate. It smells bitter but
tastes sweet and feels hard when frozen. It melts in
my mouth. I can’t wait to eat chocolates again!”
Good descriptive paragraphs are amusing to
read because they fuel your fancy and imagination.
 What’s More

Guided Practice 1

Study the picture and read the paragraph. Then,

complete the short descriptive paragraph below.

This is my mother. Her name is Lisa. She is beautiful.

People always tell me that I look like her. She always
cooks delicious food for our family. She is also very kind.
She is always ready to help anyone in need. But mom is
also strict; she wants us to go to bed at exactly 7 p.m. My
mother becomes happy whenever I get a perfect score
on my tests. My mother is my best friend.

Complete the short paragraph below using

descriptive words to describe Lisa’s mother. Circle your
answer.

Lisa’s mother looks (beautiful, boastful).She cooks

(delicious, spicy) food. She is always ready to help. She is
(cheerful, kind). She is also (honest, strict); she wants her
children to go to bed early. Whenever Lisa got a perfect
score on her tests, her mom is (happy, sad).
Guided Assessment 1
Let us read the experiences of Diego when he went
to the zoo.

Yesterday, we went to the zoo. First, we

saw the elephant. It has a very
long nose. Next, we went to
the tigers. I was very afraid of
their sharp teeth! But the zookeepers told us
that there is nothing to be worried about. After
that, we went to the giraffes. I am so amazed
by them. They are tall like bamboo. Next to the
giraffes are the crocodiles. One
thing I noticed about them is that
their skin is rough I am very happy
with all the animals I saw. I would
love to visit again next time.

Let us now complete a short paragraph about the

experiences of Diego when he went to the zoo. Choose
your answer from the box.

happy long rough sharp tall

Diego went to the zoo yesterday. He saw an

elephant with a _______ nose. When he saw the tigers, he
was afraid of their _______ teeth. He is amazed that the
giraffes are __________ like bamboo. He also noticed that
the crocodiles’ skin is _________. Diego was very ________
with all the animals he saw.
Independent Activity 1

How would you describe the girl in the picture?

Draw a heart ( ) before the word that describes the
girl in the picture. Then, read the paragraph below.

____ helpful ____ studious

____ hardworking ____ kind
____ playful ____ sweet

Maria is a helpful child. She helps her mother wash

the dishes. She is also known for being studios. She
perfects her tests. She sells lemonade in front of their
house during summer. She is a hardworking girl. Maria is
also kind to animals; she often feeds stray cats and dogs.
Darang Baby, her mom, is very fond of her sweet little girl
because she never forgets to pick flowers for her after
class. Maria is a very nice girl.

Complete the short paragraph below using

descriptive words to describe Maria.

Maria helps her mother wash dishes. She is a ________

child. She is also a ________ pupil. She perfects her tests.
During summer, she sells lemonade. She is a ________ girl.
Maria is ________ to animals. She a _____ girl and always
picks flowers for her mom.
Independent Assessment 1
Tim has an assignment on writing a descriptive
paragraph about his summer vacation. Help him write his
paragraph. Complete the sentences to describe what Tim
saw, heard, smelled, tasted, and felt.

I went to the province with my family last summer. I

ate ice cream almost every day. It tastes _______________.
I always felt ______________ because of the sun. On
Sundays, we went out for a picnic. There were a lot of
_____________trees around the picnic ground. After eating,
I went biking with my dog, I was so happy hearing him
barks ___________. Before going to bed, I made myself
chocolate milk. It smelled ____________. I always sleep well
after drinking it. It was a summer I will never forget.

Independent Activity 2

Look at the picture and read the description. Circle

the sentences that match the picture. Then, rewrite the
sentences to form a descriptive paragraph.
Chilled strawberry ice cream is an
amazing treat. The ice cream is creamy
and has a smooth texture. Pineapple
slices make it colorful. Strawberries add a
bright red color to the treat. Chocolate
sprinkles are added for a wonderful taste. Two stick wafers are
added for extra texture. The ice cream is served in a glass cup
that looks elegant.
 ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Independent Assessment 2

Read the story, Grandfather’s Farm.

Grandfather’s Farm

One day, Father took me to my grandfather’s farm.

We passed by a small house with two windows.
I saw a black cat sitting on the fence. The trees beside the
house were full of fruits. Grandfather has healthy chickens
and ducks. I fed them every morning. There were many
beautiful roses around the house. We picked
flowers every day.

Complete the short paragraph below using descriptive words.

Father took me to my grandfather’s farm. We passed

by a ________ house. I saw a _______ cat sitting on the
fence. The trees beside the house are _________. Chickens
and ducks were ________. I fed them every morning. The
roses were ________. We picked flowers every day.
 What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph about a

descriptive paragraph.
A __________ paragraph describes a thing, a person,
or a place. Writing this kind of paragraph creates a
_________ picture and often includes details that appeal
to the _________ senses. It also fuels the __________of the
readers. When we describe something, we use _________.

What I Can Do

Read the paragraph below about father. Then,

describe your father in a paragraph by answering the
following questions. Rewrite your answers to form a
descriptive paragraph.
I am Vico. My father’s name is Vic. He is 45 years old. His
eyes are color black. He is tall like a basketball player. My dad
looks snob because he doesn’t usually smile and his hair has
lots of white on it.
How old is he? Is he tall or short?
What color are his eyes? What is the color of his hair?
Does he look kind or snob?

My Father
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
 Assessment

Read the story below about a teacher.

Miss Reyes is our teacher in English. Her eyes are
round and her hair is short. She is tall, has a very cheerful
face and her clothes are always clean and colorful. Miss
Reyes is my favorite teacher.

Now, name your favorite teacher and list down five

descriptive words about her/ him.

____________________________________ (Name of Teacher)

Eyes: _________ Hair: __________ Height: ___________
Face: ________ Clothes: ________
Write a five-sentence descriptive paragraph using
the descriptive words you have provided.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Additional Activities

What is the title of your favorite story? Who is your

favorite character in that story? Write a five-sentence
descriptive paragraph about that character.
___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
. Independent Assessment 2 Independent Activity 1
1. small 1. helpful
What I Know
2. black 2. studious
1. old
3, fruitful 3. hardworking
4. healthy 4. kind 2. beautiful
5. beautiful 5. sweet 3. hot
Independent Assessment 1 4. many
5. tiny
What I Have Learned 1. sweet, delicious What's In
1. descriptive 2. hot, humid 1. round
2. word 3. tall, big
2. sharp
3. five 4. loud, noisily
5. good, yummy 3. short
4. imagination
5. adjectives Note: Answers may 4. faithful
vary, check the 5. strong
pictures for other What’s More
What's I Can Do descriptions. Guided Practice 1
Independent Activity 2
Note: Answers may vary 1. beautiful
Chilled strawberry ice cream
according to the 2. delicious
is an amazing treat. The ice
descriptions. 3. kind
cream is creamy and has a
4. strict
smooth texture. Strawberries
Assessment 5. happy
add bright red color to the
Note: Answers may vary treat. Two stick wafers are Guided Assessment 1
according to the added for extra texture. The 1. long 4. rough
descriptions. ice cream is served in a glass 2. sharp 5. happy
cup that looks elegant. 3. tall
Answer Key
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