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Descriptive Writing Practice
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Descriptive Writing Practice
🔍 Part 1: Descriptive Detective
1. Read this sentence: "The fluffy, orange cat purred softly as it curled up on the warm, cosy blanket."
Circle the best answer. What makes this sentence descriptive?
It tells us what the cat is doing
It uses describing words like "fluffy" and "warm"
It is a long sentence
2. Which words help us imagine what we might hear?
purred softly
fluffy orange
warm cosy
curled up
3. Complete this sentence with a describing word:
The _____________ flowers smelled sweet in the garden.
4. Which sentence uses better descriptive words?
The dog ran in the park.
The playful, golden dog bounded happily through the green park.
✏️ Part 2: Sensory Writing
5. Think about your classroom. Write one sentence about what you can SEE:
6. Write one sentence about what you can HEAR in your classroom:
7. Describe your favourite food using words that help us imagine the TASTE and SMELL:
8. Join these two sentences using 'and', 'but', or 'so':
The playground was busy. The children were laughing loudly.
🎨 Part 3: Creative Description
9. Choose something in your school (playground, library, cafeteria). Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing it. Use describing words and try to include what you can see, hear, or feel:
10. Descriptive Detective Checklist - Tick the boxes for what you included in your paragraph:
Words about what I can see
Words about what I can hear
Describing words (adjectives)
At least one longer sentence using 'and', 'but', or 'so'
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