Descriptive writing

Descriptive writing

Grade 7 English

Descriptive writing skills are important!

A writer who is observant and can describe something in detail could go on to make a CAREER of doing so!

Descriptive writers can be food critics.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers can be fashion critics.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers can be travel writers.

Would you enjoy that?

Poll

Of those three options, which would you most enjoy?

• Being a food critic.

• Being a fashion critic.

• Being a travel writer.

Descriptive writers can write wonderful novels.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers can be fantastic comedians.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers can be journalists.

Would you enjoy that?

Poll

Of those three options, which would you most enjoy?

• Being a writer.

• Being a comedian.

• Being a journalist.

Descriptive writers would be good at advertising.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers could manage the social media accounts for companies.

Would you enjoy that?

Descriptive writers can be English teachers!

Would you enjoy that?

Poll

Of those three options, which would you most enjoy?

• Working in advertising.

• Working in social media.

• Being an English teacher.

Descriptive writing requires you to be OBSERVANT.

Are you observant?

Descriptive writing requires you to PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS.

Do you pay attention to details?

Descriptive writing requires you to DRAFT YOUR WORK over and over.

Do you patiently re-draft your writing?

Poll

Of those three important skills, which one is your current strength?

• Being observant.

• Paying close attention to detail.

• Patiently re-drafting your writing.

We will continue to develop these skills together as we work on this short descriptive writing unit.

There is no summative assessment (big task at the end). Instead, you will be assessed as you go along.

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