What is a 'precise adjective'?

An adjective that is very accurate and specific in its description.

Why is it important to include multiple senses in descriptive writing?

It helps the reader to fully experience the scene by engaging their imagination through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

6th Grade•60 minutes•CCSS CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.5

I can improve my writing by adding details and clarifying ideas.

Effective descriptive writing involves 'showing' rather than 'telling', allowing the reader to build a strong image.

To enhance descriptive writing, pay attention to details, use vivid verbs and precise adjectives, and include multiple senses.

Descriptive writing should be organized chronologically, by order of importance, or spatially to create a clear and coherent picture for the reader.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the main goal of descriptive writing?

2. What does it mean for descriptive writing to 'show' rather than 'tell'?

3. Give an example of a 'vivid verb' that could replace the verb 'walk'.

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