Describing a person Writing an essay Cristina Rodríguez Matas

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Describing a person Writing an essay Cristina Rodríguez Matas E.P. Estalella i Graells

1. Introduction We tell the reader about a person’s appearance and character. We can write about someone we know or knew in the past, or about someone famous.

2. Example

3. TIPS Use present tenses if you know the person. Use past tenses if the person is not alive. Use linking words: and, but, because… Write comparative sentences. Try to use the superlative ;). Use a lot of different adjectives.

4. Parts of a description Introduction: Explain why you chose this person Paragraph 1: Physical description Paragraph 2: Character/personality description Paragraph 3: Interests, hobbies, professions… Conclusion: Personal opinion or summary

4.1. INTRODUCTION I write about... because... I chose to write about... because... My favourite ... is ... because ...

4.2. P1. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Name Age: He is …”eleven years old”. Where he/she was born Where he/she lives Appearance: tall, short, slim, fat, young, pretty, beautiful, (dark, fair, brown) hair, blue eyes…

4.3. P2. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION He/she is… Very, quite, a little, extremely… Character: Positive adj. Negative adj. Funny Intelligent/clever Hard-working Honest KIND Shy Angry Clumsy Lazy Selfish

4.4. P3. HOBBIES & PROFESSIONS He/she likes/loves/hates... + ING He/she doesn’t like... + ING TIP: Try to use AND, BUT, and BECAUSE here: Example: “He likes playing basketball because he loves sports”.

4.5. P4. PERSONAL OPINION In my opinion, he/she is... I think/ I believe that (que) he/she is... TIP: Try to use a superlative sentence here: Example: “She is the best player in the world”.