Descriptive Writing Lesson Objectives:1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive. 2 Be able to write descriptively. Key words: Noun phrase Verb Vocabulary.

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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

1 Explore ways to make writing descriptive These nouns are PRE- MODIFIED – they have extra information in front of them. Noun phrases Copy these noun phrases and underline the noun: 1.White wedding 2.Big, bad wolf 3.Bare long essay 4.Three little pigs Verbs Copy these sentences and underline the verb: 1.It was covered in mud. 2.He walked alone through the house. 3.Katie looked at her mother. 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 You are going to receive your own chocolate. Eat the chocolate, and then write your own description of it. Be as expressive as possible, and try to use: Pre-modified nouns Exciting verbs Suitable vocabulary 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 Finish your descriptive paragraph. Due:

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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