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Guide to Writing Descriptive Essays

A descriptive essay aims to immerse readers in a detailed portrayal of a topic, using sensory images and emotional language. The structure includes an introduction, main body with focused paragraphs, and a conclusion that summarizes key points. Guidelines for writing include answering key questions, using figurative language, and proofreading the final draft.

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Guide to Writing Descriptive Essays

A descriptive essay aims to immerse readers in a detailed portrayal of a topic, using sensory images and emotional language. The structure includes an introduction, main body with focused paragraphs, and a conclusion that summarizes key points. Guidelines for writing include answering key questions, using figurative language, and proofreading the final draft.

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LINPARK HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 10
ESSAY WRITING

What is Descriptive Essay?


DESCRIPTIVE- The description of the setting can be enhanced by using sensory
images. The reader becomes drawn in by the ‘vivid smell of the ocean’, ‘sounds of the
crashing waves that drown out the exhilarated voices of the children swimming’, ‘the
abrasive feeling of the hot sea sand’ on their feet that contradict the ‘warm kiss of the
sunlight’. This makes the piece interesting as if the reader is a part of the scene.
A descriptive essay is an essay where you describe a topic in detail. It could be
an event, a person, or an idea. The purpose of a descriptive essay is to involve
readers in experiencing a situation or to allow them to imagine a scene by
describing the place and people involved, and explaining why the situation
is taking place.
It must meet the following criteria:
 Questions asking who, what, where, when and why should be answered.
 Descriptive words should evoke emotions
 The writing can be subjective
 Figurative language should be used
Descriptive Essay Structure

Descriptive essays can vary, depending on what you're describing.


 Introduction: Introduce the topic you're describing, and give a quick over view of
what it is.
 Main body: This can be taken by three/ four separate paragraphs. The first
paragraph can focus on a detailed description of the topic itself. The second will
cover the environment surrounding the topic. Finally, the third topic will focus on a
sensual and emotive description, which covers how the topic affects those
interacting with it.
 Conclusion: this will draw all your points together, without introducing anything
new.
How to Write Descriptive Essay
 First, look into the topic you've been given.
 Gather any evidence you plan to use. Descriptive essays don't require as much
research as others, but you'll still need to back up your points.
 Write an outline. Write in bullet points, and lay out what you're going to say.
 Write your essay. You can fill in the blanks on your outline, and you'll find that it's
much easier to write using this method.
 Proofread and edit. Before you hand it in, give your essay a read through for any
errors you've made.
Practice topics
NB. 1 topic per writing lesson. Two essays must be completed.

Classwork
1. I should have stayed in bed…
or
2. A visit to the doctor’s room.
Or
3. A day without rules.
HOMEWORK:
4. The courtroom was silent as we waited for the judge’s decision.
OR
5. The magic of a South African Summer.

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