CLASS IX
DESCRIPTIVE
PARAGRAPH
WRITING
WHAT IS A DESCRIPTIVE
PARAGRAPH?
□ A descriptive paragraph is a focused and
detail-rich account of a specific topic.
□ It has to be written in 100-120 words and
for 5 marks.
Types of Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptio Descriptio Descriptio Descriptio
n of a n of a n of an n of a
person thing Event Place
□ We have, as per new syllabus, description
of a person only.
□ The description of the person in a
paragraph should be really vivid. This
means that after reading the paragraph,
the reader should be left feeling like they
actually know the person.
□ Use striking phrases and vivid adjectives
to help the reader visualize everything.
Five Golden Points for an Effective Paragraph
Writing
1. Start your paragraph with a general topic
sentence that introduces the person –
A brief introductory sentence at the start of your paragraph will help
catch the attention of the readers and shift their focus to the person
you’re about to describe. Keep this first sentence clear and concise,
focusing on one aspect of their appearance so that you don’t
overwhelm your reader with too much description right away.
2. Focus on the most striking part of their
appearance first –
To hook your readers in even more, go straight from your general
introduction to the most interesting or unusual part of the person’s
appearance. Think of this as the thing that you notice first, or that
which makes the biggest impression on you when you first see it.
3. Focus on physical details that hint at the
person’s personality –
By carefully choosing your descriptive words, your paragraph can
paint a vivid picture of the person while giving the reader a sense of
who the person really is.
4. Fill in any last details to give a good general
picture
Make sure that your reader has a good sense for the most important
parts of this person’s appearance. You should include at least the key
aspects of their body and clothing, as well as their face, since these
are the parts of the person that the reader will be most interested in.
5. End the paragraph with a resonant
description or conclusion
The end of your paragraph is the part that will stick in your reader’s
mind. Try to make your last sentence the most interesting one, either
with an unexpected final description or by summarizing the material
in a unique, surprising way.
WHILE DESCRIBING PEOPLE, WE SHOULD TAKE
CARE OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS
Height - tall, short, medium height
Built - thin, underweight, plump, strong, sturdy, fat,
overweight
Hair - long, short, curly, black, brown, grey
Eyes - dark, brown, big, small
Complexion - dark, fair, wheatish, pale
Other features - beard, moustache, bushy eyebrows,
broken teeth, broad chin, thick lips, long face
Appearance - good looking, charming, ugly, smart,
handsome, beautiful
Qualities - sincere, intelligent, diligent, warm, patient,
soft spoken, selfish, kind, honest, innovative,
confident, punctual
Any other relevant details- profession, status in
society, role played by him/her in society, abilities
FORM
• Title AT
The title should be in center, in CAPITAL
LETTERS.
• Body
The first sentence should be introducing your
topic.
Next give details about the topic using the given
information.
• Do not add your personal opinion.
• Add details if you are sure about them.
• Be brief and use concise sentences.
• Use the given clues adding suitable adjectives.
