the definition of descriptive text

​descriptive text

By ARIS BUDIANTO

Open Ended

1. can you tell me what you see in this picture?

2. What words can you use to describe it?

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learning objectives

students be able to explain the meaning of descriptive text in their own language.

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The definition of Desctiptive text

A descriptive text is a kind of text that explains or describes a person, place, animal, or thing in detail.
It gives information about the appearance, characteristics, or qualities of the object being described.
The main purpose is to give a clear picture so that the reader or listener can imagine the object easily.

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Social Function

The social function of descriptive text is:

• To describe a particular person, place, animal, or object.

• To provide information about what something or someone looks like.

• To make the reader or listener feel, see, or imagine the object as if it is real.

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Generic Structure

• Identification → introduces the object (what or who is being described)

• Description → explains the parts, features, or characteristics

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Language Features

• Simple Present Tense (It has a screen. The tool is useful.)

• Adjectives to describe qualities (small, modern, accurate, digital).

• Specific Nouns (multimeter, soldering iron, resistor, microcontroller).

• Linking verbs (is, has, have).

Example:

Title: My Motorcycle

Identification:
I have a motorcycle that I use every day to go to school.

Description:
It is a black Yamaha with a sleek and modern design. The seat is long and comfortable, so I can ride it easily. Its body is shiny and always looks clean because I wash it every weekend.

Open Ended

Write 3 – 4 descriptive sentences about objects that are close to life.

Open Ended

Make small groups (3 - 4) to make mini descriptive text