Writing Descriptive Essays
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can use my five senses to write descriptive sentences about a person, place, or thing.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. List the five senses and give an example of how each could be used to describe a park.
2. Explain the difference between "showing" and "telling" in descriptive writing. Provide an example of each when describing a dog.
3. What is figurative language? Give an example of a simile and explain how it can make descriptive writing more vivid.
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How to Write a Descriptive Essay
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