Descriptive Writing by Brittany Young https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7 making your writing interesting en-us 2017-10-17 23:15:45 UTC 2025-11-07 20:59:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png Descriptive Writing blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050121 The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses (readingrocket)]]> 2017-10-17 23:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050121 Why should you use descriptive writing in the classroom? blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050385
  • It will help your students' writing be more interesting and full of details
  • It encourages students to use new vocabulary words
  • It can help students clarify their understanding of new subject matter material

    • ]]>     2017-10-17 23:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050385     Standards blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050522 For all grades:
    LA 1.2.2.a Communicate information and ideas effectively in analytic,
    descriptive, informative, narrative, poetic, persuasive, and reflective modes to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
    LA 1.2.2.d
    Use precise word choice and domain
    -specific vocabulary to write in a variety of modes
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    Difficulty increase as grade increases
    LA 1.01.5.d
    Use semantic relationships  to determine word relationships OR analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, aid in comprehension, and improve writing. 
    ]]>     2017-10-17 23:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050522     Other genres to pair with descriptive writing: blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050566 diaries/journals/letters
    fables/fairy tales/tall tales
    memoirs
    poetry/songs/lyrics
    menus
    mysteries
    board games
    myths
    personal narratives
    all types of fiction stories]]>     2017-10-17 23:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050566     Resources blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050831 1.http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/descriptive_writing
    2.http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/show-sentences-30780.html
    3.https://www.varsitytutors.com/englishteacher/descriptive
    4.http://wr.english.fsu.edu/College-Composition/The-Inkwell/Details-and-Descriptions
    5.http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/artistic-elements-exploring-through-318.html
    6.https://squareheadteachers.com/2013/06/03/40-descriptive-prompts-for-elementary-school/]]>     2017-10-17 23:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/198050831     Restaurant Menu blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202954478 Creating a restaurant menu that accurately describes the delicacies

    ]]>     2017-11-02 15:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202954478     Mentor Texts blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202954700
    Smith, D. J., & Armstrong, S. (2009). If America were a village: a book about the people of the United States. Toronto, Ont.: Kids Can Press.
    Bowen, F., & Pyle, C. (2010). No easy way: the story of Ted Williams and the last .400 season. New York, NY: Dutton Childrens Books.
    Kerley, B. (2009). One world, one day. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
    Iwai, M. (2010). Soup day. New York: Christy Ottaviano Books.
    Wick, W. (1997). A drop of water: a book of science and wonder. New York: Scholastic.
    Giganti, P., & Crews, D. (2014). Each orange had 8 slices: a counting book. United States: Paw Prints.
    Prelutsky, J. (2009). Read a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme. Paw Prints.
    ]]>     2017-11-02 15:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202954700     Taboo Words blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202957088 Finding synonyms and antonyms of a boring word and creating a visual representation of those words (i.e construction paper cutout of a tree, which different words for the word "tall") ]]> 2017-11-02 15:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202957088 Senses Activity blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202958720 Sound: play sounds (forest, rain, city traffic) and have students describe through writing what they hear
    Sight: post pictures (city, forest, waterfall) and have students describe through writing what they see
    Smell: have an assortment of spices with labels removed have students describe through writing what they smell
    Taste: have students taste a mystery lollipop and have students describe through writing what they taste
    Touch: In paper bags, put different items for students to reach and touch without looking. Then have students describe/write what they feel]]>     2017-11-02 15:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202958720     Deserted Island blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202961323 Have students write an essay describing an island that they have imagined/created]]> 2017-11-02 15:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202961323 Describe and Draw blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202966036 Students will have to write a description of something (monster, fear, imaginary animal) and create an illustration to match. Example assignment attached, but this could be altered for all grade levels!]]> 2017-11-02 15:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202966036 Taboo Words Example blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202967793 2017-11-02 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/202967793 6 trait activities that can help with descriptive writing blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203031705
    Some of these activities can be adjusted for lower grades!]]>     2017-11-02 17:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203031705     Show Me Sentences blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203032855 Help students be more specific in their sentences by having students add descriptive language to boring sentences.]]> 2017-11-02 17:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203032855 Sensory Detail Graphic Organizer blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203036627 2017-11-02 17:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203036627 Descriptive Writing Rubric blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203037110 2017-11-02 17:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203037110 Works Cited blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203118198  1. Descriptive Writing | Classroom Strategy. (2017, October 30). Retrieved November 02, 2017, from http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/descriptive_writing 
    2. Kwant, D. Monster for Sale! A Persuasive Writing Project. Retrieved November 02, 2017, from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-for-Sale-A-Persuasive-Writing-Project-1467542 
    3. Content Area Standards. Retrieved November 02, 2017, from https://www.education.ne.gov/contentareastandards/ ]]>     2017-11-02 20:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203118198     Handout https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203140133 2017-11-02 23:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/203140133 Menu Example blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204057778 2017-11-06 18:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204057778 Bringing Descriptive Writing into the classroom! blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204157278 Below are different activities you could complete in your classroom!]]> 2017-11-06 23:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204157278 1. View picture and write/describe what you see in 2-3 sentences (in the comment section) blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158340 Extension of this activity is creating a descriptive story to go with the picture.]]> 2017-11-06 23:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158340 2. Listen to the sound and write/describe what you hear in 2-3 sentences (in the comment section) blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158402 2017-11-06 23:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158402 4. Describe the way something near you feels and see if someone can guess what you're describing! blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158485 2017-11-06 23:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158485 5. Describe something you smell and see if someone can guess what you're describing! blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158679 2017-11-06 23:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158679 3. Find something edible in your house or remember what you have recently eaten. Write/describe what you taste/have eaten in 2-3 sentence. blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158749 2017-11-06 23:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204158749 Senses Activity!!!Please complete the following five writing prompts. blyoung227 https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204159684 Post your 2-3 sentence response in the comment section of each post!
    Be sure to include descriptive words in your writing! 
    Please scroll down so you don't miss anything!]]>     2017-11-06 23:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/blyoung227/khvv6vt23yr7/wish/204159684