READING
AND WRITING
SCHOOL
SKILLS
YEAR
REGINE OBONG-
2022 Subject Teacher
MAHAYAG
2023
MELC:
Compare and contrast patterns of written texts
across disciplines. (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3)
a. DESCRIPTION
Specific Objectives:
1. Understand key features of DESCRIPTION
2. Create a full-blown essay applying the elements and
modes of narration and description
METHODS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT
• By Definition
Methods of
• By Example
Development
are patterns of • By Giving Reasons
organization • By Analogy
that writers use • By Comparison and Contrast
to organize
• By Cause and Effect
their ideas
about a topic. • By Explanation or discussion
Note: In writing essays, you don’t rely solely on • By Classification
one method of development. Understanding of
these methods will help you organize your ideas • By Enumeration
and get you writing more quickly.
• By Narration and Description
Week-1
Narration
PATTERNS OF Description
WRITTEN TEXTS
ACROSS
DISCIPLINES
DECRIPTIVE WRITING
Description
DESCRIPTION
Provide specific details about what
something looks, smells, tastes,
sounds, or feels like. Organize
spatially, in order of appearance, or by
topic.
NARRATIVE WRITING
Description
The descriptive mode takes the
whole (relationship, place,
process, etc.), divides it into
parts, and then treats each
separately. The objective is to
depict people, places, and things
with sense impressions (sight,
sound, touch, smell, and taste)
that have been experienced or
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Description
The descriptive method
involves creating detailed
portrayals of people, places,
objects, or experiences through
words. It aims to evoke sensory
impressions in the minds of
readers, appealing to their
senses of sight, sound, touch,
taste, and smell.
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Description
Descriptive paragraphs
vividly capture the
essence of a subject,
allowing readers to
visualize scenes,
empathize with
characters, and engage
deeply with the
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Description
Descriptive writing
transcends the boundaries
of literature, finding
applications in various
fields such as journalism,
advertising, and creative
nonfiction.
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Description
Whether captivating readers
with vivid landscapes,
documenting historical
events, or crafting persuasive
advertisements, descriptive
writing is a versatile tool that
fosters effective
communication and fosters a
deeper understanding of the
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Narration
Key Characteristics:
a. Sensory Detail
b. Precision
c. Evocative Language
d. Organizational Structure
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Sensory Detail:
Descriptive paragraphs abound
with sensory details that bring
the subject to life. Authors
skillfully employ vivid imagery
and figurative language to evoke
sensory experiences, making
readers feel as if they are part of
the scene.
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Sight:
•Dazzling
•Vivid
•Glittering
•Luminous
•Hazy
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Sound:
Melodious
Thunderous
Whispering
Echoing
Harmonious
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Touch:
Silky
Prickly
Velvety
Rough
Smooth
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Taste:
•Savory
•Bitter
•Sweet
•Tangy
•Spicy
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Smell:
Fragrant
Pungent
Aromatic
Musky
Fresh
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Order of Descriptive Adjectives
•Demonstrative or quantitative
adjectives
•Quality or opinion
•Size
•Age
•Shape
•Color
•Origin/Proper adjectives (adjectives
based on names of people or
locations)
•Material
•Purpose
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
“I have ten, good, big, young, round,
red, Storybook, egg-laying hens.
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Precision is paramount in
descriptive writing. Authors
use specific details and
concrete language to paint a
clear and detailed picture,
avoiding vague or ambiguous
descriptions.
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Evocative Language:
Descriptive writing employs
evocative language that appeals
to readers' emotions and
imagination. Metaphors, similes,
and personification enhance the
descriptive quality of the
narrative, adding depth and
resonance to the prose.
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Organizational Structure:
Descriptive paragraphs often
follow a spatial or chronological
structure, guiding readers
through a sequence of sensory
impressions. Authors may
arrange details in a logical order,
moving from general
observations to specific details
DECRIPTIVE WRITING Description
Organizational Structure:
Descriptive paragraphs often
follow a spatial or chronological
structure, guiding readers
through a sequence of sensory
impressions. Authors may
arrange details in a logical order,
moving from general
observations to specific details
ACTIVITY!
• PORTFOLIO ENTRY # 1
REMINDER: NO TO
PLAGIARISM!
ACTIVITY!
• PORTFOLIO ENTRY # 1
In a long bond paper, make a Narrative-
Descriptive Essay on the following topic
of your choice.
a. Most Embarrassing Moment
b. Most Unforgettable Vacation
c. Most Memorable Relationship
Story
d. Most Significant Person in Your life
