Descriptive Paragraph

• English
• Basisschool
• Groep 8

Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Elicit the format of a Descriptive Paragraph.
  
• State the points to be included while describing a person, place or a situation when hints not provided.
  
• Write a descriptive paragraph on your grandparents

Objectives of writing a descriptive paragraph:

• 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.

What points must be kept in mind when writing a description of a person?

Describing People

While describing people we take care of the following points:

• Height tall, short, medium height

• Build thin, underweight, plump, strong, sturdy, fat, overweight

• Hair long, short, curly, black, brown, grey

• Eyes dark, brown, big, small

Contd...

• Complexion dark, fair, wheatish, pale
• Other features beard, moustache, bushy eyebrows, broken teeth, broad chin, thick lips, long face
• Appearance good looking, charming, ugly, smart, handsome, beautiful
• Qualities sincere, intelligent, diligent, warm, patient, soft spoken, selfish, kind, honest, innovative, confident, punctual.

DESCRIBING AN EVENT

Name of event

Nature and aim of event

Place of event

Time and duration of event

Writer’s and other people’s experience

Aftermath (what happened after the event ended)

People involved

Format of Descriptive Paragraph:

1. Heading/Title

2. Paragraph (1 or 2)

Marking Scheme:

F - 1 mark, C- 2 marks, E -  marks

Marking Scheme:

F - 1 mark

 C - 2 marks

 E - 2 marks 

Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100–120 words about your loving grandparents, detailing their personalities, the specific ways they care for you, and the positive impact their care has on your emotional well-being, personal growth, and daily life.

Descriptive Paragraph: to be done in NB

Your childhood friend relocated to Kerala two years ago. You decided to celebrate Diwali with him. His / Her grandmother looked after you as if you were her grandchild. Describe her in 120-150 words.

Format of Story Writing:

1. Heading/Title

2. Three paragraphs

Marking Scheme:

F - 1 mark

 C - 2 marks

 E - 2 marks 

Elements of Story Writing:

1. SETTING THE SCENE: THE WHERE AND THE WHEN

2. CASTING THE CHARACTERS: THE WHO

3. NO PROBLEM? NO STORY! THE WHY AND THE WHAT

4. CLIMAX: THE HOW THINGS COME TO A HEAD!

5. RESOLUTION: TIEING UP LOOSE ENDS

Success Criteria:
I can write a descriptive paragraph using correct format and the required elements.

1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. I need help