1. Descriptive Essay
Beginning Writing

2. Four Paragraph Essay 4 – 7 – 7 – 3 Introduction Body 1 Body 2
Conclusion

3. Introduction Paragraph 4 – 7 – 7 – 3
The hook – Something that gets the reader interested, such as a question, statement, description, statistic, or fact.
Connecting information – Information from the hook or main topic that gives background information.
Thesis statement – The main idea of the essay that gives three points of development.
Name and origin
Name item or person
State location
Origin
Nationality
birthplace
place of manufacture

4. Introduction Paragraph Name and origin
Name item or person
State location
Origin
Nationality
birthplace
place of manufacture

5. Body 1 Paragraph 4 – 7 – 7 - 3 Topic sentence with controlling idea
Supporting details – Major and Minor with transition words throughout the paragraph
Conclusion – The last sentence to wrap up the ideas in the paragraph.
Your Body 1 paragraph must connect clearly to your thesis statement.
Appearance / Materials Color ? Shape? Size? Clothes? Features (eyes, nose , skin, hair etc) What made of? / weight? / age? / cost?

6. Body 2 Paragraph 4 – 7 – 7 - 3 Topic sentence with controlling idea
Supporting details – Major and Minor with transition words throughout the paragraph
Conclusion – The last sentence to wrap up the ideas in the paragraph.
Your Body 1 paragraph must connect clearly to your thesis statement.

7. Conclusion Paragraph 4 – 7 – 7 - 3
Restate the thesis
Summarize the points in the body
Give a suggestion, opinion, or prediction

8. Descriptive Essay Introduction 4 – 7 – 7 - 3
I can still remember the beautiful breeze on my face, the smell of the salty air and the sound of crashing waves on the shore. That day was the most relaxing day of my life. I will never forget the feeling of relaxation that I felt when I went to Fiji, it was like I had left my world of frustration and business. The beach is such a perfect place to relax for me because of its wonderful weather, the beautiful scenery, and its friendly people.

9. Body 1 Paragraph
The weather in Fiji is perfect relaxation weather. First, it never gets below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the breeze is always light and refreshing. Also, it hardly ever rains there and you don’t ever have to worry about snow! In addition, I can relax on the beach and never have to worry about catching a chill at night. It is easy to see how the weather makes it so easy to relax on the beach in Fiji.

10. Body 2 Paragraph

11. Conclusion Paragraph 4 – 7 – 7 - 3
In conclusion, I can’t think of a better place to relax than the beach. The warm weather makes it comfortable all year round, the scenery has beauty beyond the imagination, and the people are the friendliest I’ve ever met. Anyone who really needs to relax should consider booking the next flight to the wonderful beaches of Fiji.

12. Descriptive Essay - Person
Name and origin Persons name Where he/she was born, from, lives
What his/her nationality
Introduction
Body 1
Appearance age, Height, and size
hair & eye color Features (eyes, nose , skin, hair etc
Body 2
Actions Job, Hobby, , Free time
Likes and dislikes How often? Where? When? With whom?
Conclusion: Restate the thesis, Summarize points in B1 and B2,
Opinion, Suggestion, Prediction

13. Descriptive Essays - Thing
Name and origin Name item origin place of manufacture
Introduction
Materials Color ? Shape? Size? What made of? cost?
Body I
Body II
Function What for (use)?
How often is it used? Where is it used?
Why used?
Conclusion: Restate the thesis, Summarize points in B1 and B2,
Opinion, Suggestion, Prediction for use in the future