Monday, October 19, 2015

Halloween House - Descriptive Writing


Descriptive Writing Assignment

Preparing to Write:
1. Brainstorm a list of vocabulary words for objects/things (nouns) that you see in the picture.
2. Beside each object add some describing words (adjectives) that go with each object.
3. Use a mind web to sort the objects into
  • SUBJECT - What the picture is focusing on?
  • FOREGROUND - What's in front of the subject?
  • BACKGROUND - What's behind the subject?
Writing:
1. Using the mind web and vocabulary list for ideas and details, write a descriptive passage about the Halloween House.

Success Criteria:
  • I have skipped lines (double spaced) for my writing.
  • I have an introduction to the subject (1 sentence) in my first paragraph
  • I have one paragraph describing the foreground.
  • I have one paragraph describing the background.
  • I have one paragraph describing the subject.
  • I have one closing sentence in the last paragraph.