What is 

Descriptive Writing?

The key word here is "descriptive". What your goal is in a descriptive piece of writing is to describe something, someone, or some place in a way that shows the readers, rather than tells. This is done by using lots of descriptive language and details. Descriptive writing can be done in an essay format (5 paragraphs!), or even as a story or a poem.


Descriptive Writing - Part One:

Let's start with a simple essay about a special place - a very beautiful state!

Pre-Writing Activity

(Visit some web sites that give information about California and collect descriptive words) 
 
 

Descriptive Writing - Part 2:

Lets have some fun with synonyms! 

Descriptive Writing -  Part 3:

All of the wonderful images of California must be floating through your mind by now! You are ready to write your rough draft. See the Writing Process and refer to the "Handy" guide  to writing five paragraghs before you start.

 
 

 
 
 


 
 
 

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