Description
Looking for an example of descriptive essay writing? Writing descriptive essays doesn’t have to be overwhelming for beginning writers. Use this example of descriptive essay writing to break down the process into manageable pieces!
How to start descriptive essay writing: made easy!
The topic of this essay is the SENSES of SPRING. It is a descriptive essay with examples of key elements in a 5-paragraph format. Use the checklist with students to identify each necessary element in the essay. I recommend using a different colored marker to find each item on the checklist and having students follow along.
What does the example for descriptive writing include?
Checklist includes key elements of a descriptive 5-paragraph essay:
- composition: introduction, 3 body paragraphs, closing
- bold beginning
- thesis statement
- clear topic sentences
- use of sensory and figurative language
- clever closing
What else is included in “Example of Descriptive Essay & Unit”?
- 2 weeks of lesson plans
- a 2nd, easier descriptive essay for differentiation
- labeled student notes (in color and b/w)
- graphic organizer
- revising/editing checklist
- short, 5 min revising videos for kids
- an easy-to-grade assessment
- 5 pages of anchor charts (for intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, & conclusion)
- bonus figurative language activity
Using an example of descriptive essay writing along with a comprehensive, step-by-step unit is sure to set your students up for success!
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