DESCRIPTIVE &

PROCESS
PARAGRAPHS
LESSON 13
DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS
• Uses adjectives and adverbs to tell us how things look, feel,
taste, sound, or smell or describe how you feel about
something

Adjectives • describes a noun or pronoun, telling

what kind, how many, or which one

• describes a verb, adjective, or adverb,

Adverbs telling how, when, where, or to what
extent
ADJECTIVES

Shape and size Atmosphere How you feel Appearance

• Large/small • Cozy • Amazed • Colorful

• Wide/narrow • Comfortable • Surprised • Unforgettable
• Round • Warm/cool • Happy • Beautiful
• Rectangular • Cold/hot • Nostalgic • Unattractive
DESCRIBING A PLACE

How warm or
Where is the
How big is it? cold is the
place?
place?

How does the What things

What colors
place make can you see in
to you see?
you feel? Why? this place?
CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVES
My favorite place to relax is a small café down the street from where I live. This
café is on a small side street and as soon as you see it, you feel like going in.
There are three windows on either side of the door, and each window has a
small window box with brightly colored flowers. There is a small wooden door
that opens into the café, and as you go in, you can see a dozen small tables all
around the room. Even though it isn’t a big place, its size makes it very cozy and
comfortable. I always like to sit at a small table in the corner near the front
windows. From here I can look at the artwork on the walls and at the pretty
green plants hanging from the ceiling. With a strong cup of coffee and a good
book, I feel very happy and relaxed in my favorite café.
PREPOSITIONS
Tell us how a space is organized

In front On top of/on Above/below,

Next to
of/behind the bottom of underneath

To the right
In the middle
of/to the left Around Between
of
of
CIRCLE THE PREPOSITIONS
My favorite place to relax is a small café down the street from where I live. This
café is on a small side street and as soon as you see it, you feel like going in.
There are three windows on either side of the door, and each window has a
small window box with brightly colored flowers. There is a small wooden door
that opens into the café, and as you go in, you can see a dozen small tables all
around the room. Even though it isn’t a big place, its size makes it very cozy and
comfortable. I always like to sit at a small table in the corner near the front
windows. From here I can look at the artwork on the walls and at the pretty
green plants hanging from the ceiling. With a strong cup of coffee and a good
book, I feel very happy and relaxed in my favorite café.
DESCRIBE
WHERE YOU ARE
RIGHT NOW…
U S E AT L E A S T 6 D E S C R I P T I V E
WO R D S
DESCRIBE A CHARACTER

PERSONALITY P H YS I C A L C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S

Happy, Small, tiny,

Relaxed Exciting Big, large, tall Thin
satisfied short

Nervous Angry Serious Heavy Strong Weak

Sad, Brown-, Black- Light-skinned,

Outgoing
depressed , Blond-haired dark-skinned
ADDING DETAILS TO SENTENCES
• The dog runs in the park (fluffy, sprints, green)
• The fluffy dog sprints in the green park.

• The actress studies her role. (complicated, memorizes, beautiful)

• Our teacher watches her students. (excited, math, observes)

ADDING DETAILS TO SENTENCES
• The singer sings the song.
The attractive artist deliver the songs beautifully.

• The criminal calls his mom.

The criminal hurriedly contacts his mom.

• Our cat eats treats.

DESCRIBE A CHARACTER

Who is the What does this What does he or

person? person do? she look like?

How does the

How does he or
person act—what
she make others
is his or her
feel?
personality like?
DESCRIBING A PROCESS
• You can use adjectives
and adverbs to
describe how to do
something, what
steps you need to
follow in order to
complete an activity
MIKE’S BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLES
Brown rice and vegetables is a simple and delicious
meal to make. First, cook the rice. Then cut the
vegetables into one-inch pieces. Next, heat the oil,
chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan. After that, add
the vegetables and fry them until they are soft, but
still a little bit crunchy. Now it’s time to stir in the cooked rice. After stirring the
rice and vegetables together, add salt and pepper to your own taste. Finally, put the
rice and vegetables into a large bowl and serve it with freshly chopped tomatoes
and spring onions on top. Now you are ready to enjoy your delicious brown rice
and vegetables.
MIKE’S BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLES

• What is the topic

sentence? Concluding
sentence?
• List the steps.
• How are the steps
connected together? What
kinds of words are used?
MIKE’S BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLES
Brown rice and vegetables is a simple and delicious
meal to make. First, cook the rice. Then cut the
vegetables into one-inch pieces. Next, heat the oil,
chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan. After that, add
the vegetables and fry them until they are soft, but
still a little bit crunchy. Now it’s time to stir in the cooked rice. After stirring the
rice and vegetables together, add salt and pepper to your own taste. Finally, put the
rice and vegetables into a large bowl and serve it with freshly chopped tomatoes
and spring onions on top. Now you are ready to enjoy your delicious brown rice
and vegetables.

How are the

Concluding What kinds of
Topic sentence? List the steps. steps connected
sentence? words are used?
together?
 CONNECTING THE STEPS
TRANSITION WORDS ____ this
first

happened...
• Transition words and
phrases show the
relationships between ...______
then
this...
ideas in a paragraph, to
make the order clear
• Other common transition words include:
...and
after, after that, next , later, as soon as,
once, _____this.
finally
WAYS TO MAKE BREAKING UP EASIER
Fill in the blanks with appropriate transition words and phrases!

Breaking up with a boyfriend of girlfriend can be easier said than done, but
here are five steps that make help you with the process. _______
first try to
distance yourself by suddenly becoming busier than usual. ______, then calmly
tell the other person how you are feeling. ______,
next gently let him or her
know that you do not want to be together anymore. ______,
afterwards make sure
to be sensitive of his or her feelings and answer any questions that he or
she may have. Once you have done all you can, take some time alone for
yourself because everyone has feelings after a break up. _______,
finally go out
with friends and meet new people. With these five steps, it will make the
breakup process smoother for both parties.
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THESE
IN
ORDER
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