Communication

ASSIGNMENT 3: Descriptive Writing

Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):

  • Recognize and appreciate how different forms, formats, structures, and features of texts enhance and shape meaning and impact
  • Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful texts for a variety of purposes and audiences 

Task:

The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.  This is called imagery.

Descriptive writing also incorporates figurative language.  This will include similes, metaphors, personification, to name just a few examples.  Make sure you review these terms so you can demonstrate your understanding in your response.

Watch the video below to review descriptive writing. 

 

Click here for a sample descriptive paragraph. 

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Choose one of these types of descriptive writing, JOURNAL, POETRY, NATURE WRITING, TRAVEL WRITING, BIOGRAPHY, and write a paragraph/scene that includes imagery and other figurative language.  You may want to describe a travel experience you have had or wish to have.  You might describe a scene from nature or a person.  You might wish to write a descriptive poem or journal.  Just make sure that your response demonstrates your ability to use imagery and figurative language. 

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective.  Student demonstrates exemplary understanding of the text features, structure, and format of descriptive writing.  Student demonstrates exemplary ability to incorporate imagery and figurative language to convey a clear purpose.  Ideas are fully developed. Accomplishes the purpose with originality, individuality, and maturity and sophistication.

Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.

Submission:

Use the "2.3 Descriptive Writing" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.