Descriptive Writing

Descriptive Writing

•  Uses descriptive language (adjectives, strong verbs, adverbs) to “show” the reader, not “tell” the reader the image or picture in the author’s mind.
•   Uses the 5 senses
•  Makes writing come alive like painting a picture in the reader’s imagination

Assignment:  Due on Monday, January 21^st

Choose one of the pictures from Mrs. Robideau’s picture bin and write a descriptive paragraph or two on it. 

This is how it will be evaluated:

   

 Descriptive Writing Evaluation

Description is accurate enough to identify what picture it is.	1       2       3       4
Writer uses good adjectives.	1       2       3       4
The assignment is relatively error free.	1       2       3       4
Total	/12

 Levelling Up

(For those who want to strive to an even higher level of writing excellence)

     Descriptive Writing Evaluation

Description not only is accurate enough to identify what picture it is, but the reader is engaged in the writing because it has life and style.	1       2       3       4       5
Writer doesn’t just use good adjectives, but strong verbs, descriptive adverbs and paints a vivid, interesting picture in the reader’s mind.	1       2       3       4       5
The assignment is relatively error free and the sentences have variety and flow.	1       2       3       4       5
Total	/15