Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing ...

• tells a story.

• paints a picture of a person, place, thing or event in your mind.

Descriptive writing ...

• include details about myself.

• uses descriptive words that engage our five senses.

Descriptive writing ...

• repeats something.

• describes something.

The Junkanoo music is booming loudly. Which sense is engaged?

• Sight

• Touch

• Sound

• Taste

The goats' fur is warm and soft. Which sense is engaged?

• Taste

• Sight

• Sound

• Touch

Conch salad can be spicy, salty and sour. Which sense is engaged?

• Sight

• Taste

• Smell

• Touch

The beach is clean and beautiful. Which sense is engaged?

• Sound

• Touch

• Taste

• Sight

I can smell the food in the kitchen.

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch