Descriptive Language in Narratives

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can add descriptive language to my narrative to paint a clearer picture for the reader.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson

TED-Ed

Practice

14 min

5 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œWrite a descriptive sentence about a stormy night that engages at least three of the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). Write a descriptive sentence about a character's excitement that uses a metaphor and explain how this metaphor enhances the reader's understanding of the character's emotions.”

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