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Descriptive Writing Lesson Objectives: 1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive. 2 Be able to write descriptively. Key words: Noun phrase Verb Vocabulary A noun is… a) An action or doing word b) A type of Indian bread c) A person, place or thing A verb is… a) An action or doing word b) Something that makes  your pizza taste better c) A person, place or thing Vocabulary is… a) word choice b) sentence length c) The way you speak Free powerpoints at  http://www.worldofteaching.com
1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive These nouns are PRE-MODIFIED – they have extra information  in front  of them. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Q: Why do you think nouns are pre-modified? What is the effect? Now think of a more interesting synonym for each verb. Use a thesaurus if you wish.
Pre-modified nouns Exciting verb choices; some personification Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication
2 Be able to write descriptively Adjective bank: Soft Smooth Rich Divine ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Verb bank: Wrapped Swathed Draped Use these words to help you, or even better, find your own – use a thesaurus!
2 Be able to write descriptively What they look like Many of the characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’ are lonely and depressed. Write one paragraph about a lonely and depressed character in today’s society. Tell us: Where they live Why they are lonely and depressed You  must  be as descriptive as possible, using the skills from today’s lesson. You  could  use figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification… Possible reasons for loneliness / depression: Racism – homelessness – bullying – poverty – or your own idea!
Homework ,[object Object],[object Object]
Pre-modified nouns Exciting verb choices; some personification Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication TASK: Draw a line from each box pointing to an example of the language feature…

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Descriptive Writing

  • 1. Descriptive Writing Lesson Objectives: 1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive. 2 Be able to write descriptively. Key words: Noun phrase Verb Vocabulary A noun is… a) An action or doing word b) A type of Indian bread c) A person, place or thing A verb is… a) An action or doing word b) Something that makes your pizza taste better c) A person, place or thing Vocabulary is… a) word choice b) sentence length c) The way you speak Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com
  • 2.
  • 3. Pre-modified nouns Exciting verb choices; some personification Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication
  • 4.
  • 5. 2 Be able to write descriptively What they look like Many of the characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’ are lonely and depressed. Write one paragraph about a lonely and depressed character in today’s society. Tell us: Where they live Why they are lonely and depressed You must be as descriptive as possible, using the skills from today’s lesson. You could use figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification… Possible reasons for loneliness / depression: Racism – homelessness – bullying – poverty – or your own idea!
  • 6.
  • 7. Pre-modified nouns Exciting verb choices; some personification Generally exciting vocabulary, mostly relating to riches, elegance and sophistication TASK: Draw a line from each box pointing to an example of the language feature…