How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph

Writing in English

High Int
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn tips for writing descriptive paragraphs. Students view a sample descriptive paragraph and practice writing their own paragraphs. They also review adjective order and concrete nouns.

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Focus

academic
writing
adjective order
coordinate adjectives
attributive nouns
punctuation
concrete nouns
productive

Vocabulary

meaningful
catchy
significance
vividly
purpose adjective
mnemonic
multiple
concrete noun
attributive noun
abstract noun
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane