Descriptive Writing

What is a descriptive
writing?
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A description is a picture in
words that helps the reader
see, hear, taste, smell, or
feel something that the
writer has experienced.
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What sense is being used in

the following sentences?
The door to her house was
broken. There were dents
and holes and the red
paint was peeling to show
the black parts.
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What sense is being used in

the following sentences?
As I entered the house the
floor parts creaked. From
another room I heard the
crash of glass crashing on
the floor.
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What sense is being used in

the following sentences?

I jumped and bit my lip. The

taste of rusty pennies filled
my mouth, making me want
to spit.
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What sense is being used in

the following sentence?

As we arrived into the

garage, I could tell the
hamburgers and hot dogs
were on the grill.
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What sense is being used in

the following sentence?
The room was like an
oven, causing sweat to go
down my back.
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When we write a description,

we must remember to:

 Begin with a sentence

that tells what the
description is about.
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 Use exact, clear words to

create a picture in the
reader’s mind.

 Include important details

about what you are
describing.
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 Put details in time order,

spatial order, or in order of
importance.
 Use sensory words that
help your reader picture
what you are describing.
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 End in a way that wraps

up the description.
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The Best Possible Vacation

The first time I went to
St. Augustine, Florida, I
knew that this was just the
kind of vacation I would
always love.
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As I sat on the beach, I felt the

gentle breeze coming from the
water. The warm sun was
illuminating the water making it
sparkle. Music radiated from
car stereos while the smells of
grilling and suntan lotion filled
me with joy.
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My favorite city is _______________.
This city is located in the state of ________.
I like this city because ________________
__________________________________.
One of my favorite things to do in this city is
__________________________________.
Another activity that I enjoy in __________
is __________________________________
___________________________________.
 My Favorite Dinner
If I could have my favorite dinner, these are the foods I
would pick. First, I would pick _________________________
because _______________________________________________.
Next, I would select __________________________________. I
also like _________________________ because _____________
______________________________________________________.
I would be thrilled to have this dinner.
 The Perfect Outfit
If I could pick my perfect outfit, it would include these
things.
First of all, my outfit would include
________________________________________________.
Also important, I would wear
________________________________________________
___ because ________________________ .
Finally, I would add
_________________________________ to my outfit. I will
look terrific in this outfit.