Writing a descriptive paragraph. What is a descriptive paragraph? A descriptive paragraph is a paragraph a person, place, or thing in detail. Descriptive.

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Writing a descriptive paragraph

What is a descriptive paragraph? A descriptive paragraph is a paragraph a person, place, or thing in detail. Descriptive paragraphs let the reader picture what is being written about.

Structure of a descriptive paragraph a.Identification ( זיהוי ) b.Description ( תיאור ) c.Conclusion ( סגירה )

a. Identification ( זיהוי ) You identify the person, place or thing that you want to describe.

b. Description ( תיאור ) You describe the person, place or thing you chose. Some questions to think about when describing a person, place or thing:

b. Description questions Person What does the person look like? What does he/she like to do? What does he/she do well/best? What is the person’s personality?Place/thing What does the place or thing look like? Description of size, color, shape.

b. Description words When we describe a person, place or thing it is helpful to know a couple of addition connectors ( מילות קישור ) : In the beginning of sentences: In the middle of sentences: In addition,Furthermore,Moreover, alsoandas well as

c. Conclusion ( סגירה ) You close your paragraph with a concluding statement that reminds the reader of your important points. Some conclusion words that can be used: In conclusion,In summary, To summarize,

Remember: You want the reader to visualize what or whom you are writing about!

Example: Slash November Rain