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 II. Description
- the pattern of development which
goes into details about a specific object,
person, or location, in order to firmly
set its appearance

What does it look like?

What are its characteristics?
Characteristics of Description
● has a clear focus and sense of
purpose

●uses sensory details and

precise words

● presents details in a logical order

Characteristics of Description
Having a clear focus and sense of purpose means
knowing exactly what you want to do and why you want
to do it. It's like having a big goal or a plan that you're
really excited about and working hard to achieve it. For
example, imagine you love animals and want to help
them. Your focus and purpose could be to become a
veterinarian so you can take care of sick pets and make
them feel better. You know what you want to do, and
you're determined to do it because it's important to you.
That's having a clear focus and sense of purpose.
Characteristics of Description
Having a clear focus and sense of purpose means
knowing exactly what you want to do and why you want
to do it, using details that you can see, hear, feel,
smell, or taste. Let's break it down with examples:
See: Imagine you have a clear focus on becoming an
artist. You can picture yourself painting beautiful
landscapes or drawing colorful characters.
Hear: Maybe your sense of purpose is to become a
musician. You can hear the melodies in your head and
imagine playing your favorite songs on a guitar or
piano.
Characteristics of Description
Feel: If you're passionate about helping others and
becoming a doctor, you might feel excited when you
think about healing people and making them feel better.

Smell: Let's say your focus is on becoming a chef. You

can smell the delicious aromas of freshly baked bread or
simmering soup as you imagine cooking in a kitchen.

Taste: If your purpose is to become a baker, you can

almost taste the sweet flavors of your homemade
cupcakes or the warm, buttery taste of freshly baked
Characteristics of Description
When we talk about presenting details in a logical
order, it means arranging them in a way that makes
sense and follows a sequence. It's like telling a story
from beginning to end, so everything flows smoothly
and the listener can understand what happened. For
example, if we're talking about a day at the park, we
might start by describing what you see when you first
walk in, then move on to what you do next, and so on,
until we finish with what happens at the end of the day.
This way, each detail connects to the next one, like
pieces of a puzzle fitting together. That's what it means
Characteristics of Description
When we talk about presenting details in a logical
order, it means arranging them in a way that makes
sense and follows a sequence. It's like telling a story
from beginning to end, so everything flows smoothly
and the listener can understand what happened. For
example, if we're talking about a day at the park, we
might start by describing what you see when you first
walk in, then move on to what you do next, and so on,
until we finish with what happens at the end of the day.
This way, each detail connects to the next one, like
pieces of a puzzle fitting together. That's what it means
 Varieties of Description
1. Objective Description

- looks into factual and scientific

characteristics of what is being
described as objectively as possible

* The writer stays away from

emotional impressions or responses
and instead, describes the scene as it is.
 Example
The Acer barbatum is a small to medium-sized,
deciduous tree usually ranging from 15 to 25 m.
(50 to 80 ft.) tall when mature. Its bark is
light gray and smooth on younger trees, and it
becomes ridged and furrowed with age. Leaves
are opposite and shallowly to deeply palmately
lobed, with a few blunt teeth but no serrations.
The leaf sinuses are rounded, unlike those of red
maple (Acer rubrum) which are sharply V-shaped.
Also, the sides of terminal leaf lobes are more or
less parallel, while those of red maple are widest
at the base, tapering to the tip.
 2. Subjective Description
-asort of description that the author
would normally use to “paint a picture”
of how he sees a character, or how he
wants the reader to see a character
-also used in a literary discourse when
there is stereotyped image that can be
attributed to a person, place, or an
event.
 Example
My mother had hair so dark
that it looked like a waterfall of ink.
She always kept it in a braid that fell
to her slim waist, and always tied
with a plain black band. The braid of
black slung over her shoulder, the
plaits shining like scales.
Example:Title: My Favorite Place: The Park

First, when I walk into the park, I see lots of big, tall
trees. They sway gently in the breeze, and their leaves make a
soft rustling sound. Some trees have colorful leaves that fall
to the ground in the fall, making a crunchy sound when I step
on them. There are also squirrels running around, chasing
each other, and climbing up the trees. They're so fast!
Next, I see a big, green field in the middle of the park.
It's perfect for playing games like soccer or tag with my
friends. The grass is soft and feels nice under my feet.
Sometimes, there are even flowers blooming on the edges of
the field, adding splashes of color to the green grass.
Example:
As I walk further, I come to a playground with swings,
slides, and monkey bars. The swings go high, and I feel like
I'm flying when I'm on them. The slides are super fast, and I
love zooming down them with a big whoosh! The monkey
bars are a bit tricky, but I'm getting better at crossing them
without falling.

Near the playground, there's a pond with ducks

swimming in it. The water is calm and clear, and I can see the
fish swimming around underneath. Sometimes, I bring bread
to feed the ducks, and they quack happily as they gobble it
Example: Analyzing Example:
1. In pairs or small groups, have students analyze the
passages using guided questions such as:
2. What sensory details are present in the passage?
3. How do these details contribute to the overall mood
or atmosphere?
4. What figurative language devices (simile, metaphor,
personification) are used?
5. How does the author's choice of words enhance
the description?
 Example Signal Words in Description
Spatial Signal Words:
Above, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, nearby,
opposite, within, adjacent to, surrounding, inside, outside.
Sensory Signal Words:
Bright, dim, colorful, vivid, pungent, fragrant, sweet, bitter, loud,
quiet, soft, rough, smooth, chilly, warm, humid, crisp.
Emotional Signal Words:
Joyful, melancholic, serene, ecstatic, tranquil, somber, nostalgic,
tense, eerie, peaceful, thrilling, ominous, enchanting, cozy.
Comparative Signal Words:
Like, as, similar to, reminiscent of, in the style of, akin to,
comparable to, in comparison, contrasting with.
 Example Signal Words in Description
Size and Quantity Signal Words:
Large, small, massive, tiny, immense, countless, few, numerous,
many, scarce, abundant, handful, multitude.
Position Signal Words:
At the top, in the corner, at the bottom, to the left, to the right, in
the center, on the edge, in the distance, nearby.
Quality Signal Words:
Crisp, smooth, jagged, glossy, matte, polished, tarnished, sparkling,
murky, clear, opaque, transparent.
Directional Signal Words:
Up, down, left, right, forward, backward, ahead, behind, above,
below, beneath, beside, across, through.
Intensity Signal Words:
Intense, faint, overwhelming, subtle, strong, weak, powerful,
feeble, piercing, muted, vibrant, dull.
 Writing Activity
(Group)
You are a writer of a travel
magazine. The editor of the magazine
asks you to write a travel article that
tells about a beautiful place where
one
can spend a vacation. Your
task is to write a three-paragraph
descriptive article.
 Rubric

Focus 30
Organization ％
25
Integration ％
Convention 25％
20
％100
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