English Descriptive Text Module
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Topic: Descriptive Text
Focus: Identifying spoken and written descriptive texts & Writing a descriptive text about a
famous athlete
I. Introduction to Descriptive Text
A. Definition
Descriptive text is a type of text that aims to describe a person, place, animal, or thing in detail so
that the reader or listener can imagine it clearly.
B. Purpose
The purpose of descriptive text is to give information about the characteristics of the subject
being described.
C. Common Topics
People (e.g., a famous athlete)
Animals
Places
Objects
D. Generic Structure
1. Identification: Introducing the subject being described
2. Description: Giving detailed information about the subject (appearance, personality,
behavior, achievements, etc.)
E. Language Features
Use of adjectives (e.g., tall, smart, diligent)
Use of Simple Present Tense
Use of specific nouns (e.g., Serena Williams, Eiffel Tower)
Use of action verbs (e.g., plays, has, runs)
II. Identifying Spoken Descriptive Text
A. What is Spoken Descriptive Text?
It is a descriptive text that is delivered orally. Listeners must identify the subject and its
characteristics based on what they hear.
B. How to Identify It?
1. Listen carefully to the speaker.
2. Focus on the descriptive words used.
3. Take notes about appearance, personality, and achievements.
C. Example Script (Read by teacher or from audio)
"Cristiano Ronaldo is a famous football player from Portugal. He is tall, muscular, and very fast.
He has short black hair and sharp eyes. He plays as a forward and has won many trophies."
D. Listening Task
Listen to a short spoken description (provided by the teacher or recording). Then answer:
1. Who is being described?
2. What is their physical appearance?
3. What is their personality?
4. What have they achieved?
III. Identifying Written Descriptive Text
A. Sample Text
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is a professional tennis player from the United States. She is known for her
strength and determination. Serena has dark curly hair and an athletic body. She always looks
confident on the court. Serena has won many Grand Slam titles and is one of the greatest female
athletes of all time.
B. Analysis
1. Identification: Serena Williams
2. Description:
o Physical: dark curly hair, athletic body
o Personality: strong, determined
o Achievements: many Grand Slam titles
C. Reading Task
Read a given text and answer:
1. Who is described?
2. What are their characteristics?
3. What are their achievements?
4. What tense is used?
IV. Writing a Descriptive Text (About a Famous Athlete)
A. Preparation
1. Choose one famous athlete (e.g., Lionel Messi, Greysia Polii, Kevin Sanjaya)
2. Find information about:
o Physical appearance
o Personality
o Achievements
B. Vocabulary Support
Adjectives for appearance: tall, short, muscular, athletic, slim
Adjectives for personality: kind, disciplined, focused, cheerful
Verbs: plays, wins, trains, has, competes
C. Sentence Starters
He/She is a...
He/She has...
He/She is known for...
He/She plays...
I admire him/her because...
D. Writing Guide
1. Title: Use the athlete's name
2. Identification (1–2 sentences)
3. Description (3–5 sentences)
E. Model Text
Greysia Polii
Greysia Polii is an Indonesian badminton player. She is cheerful, energetic, and strong. She has
short black hair and a bright smile. Greysia won a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She
is loved by many people for her teamwork and hard work.
F. Writing Task
Write your own descriptive text about a famous athlete. Use the structure and examples above.
G. Checklist Before Submitting
V. Summary Table
Element Details
Text Type Descriptive Text
Focus People (Famous Athlete)
Structure Identification + Description
Tense Simple Present
Key Language Features Adjectives, Specific Nouns, Action Verbs
VI. Practice Exercises (Latihan Soal)
A. Multiple Choice – Identifying Features
Choose the correct answer.
1. What is the purpose of descriptive text? a. To tell a story
b. To describe a person or thing in detail
c. To explain how to do something
d. To entertain the reader
2. Which sentence is written in the simple present tense? a. She played badminton
yesterday.
b. He will go to the stadium.
c. He is running now.
d. She has short curly hair.
3. Which of these is a descriptive adjective? a. Quickly
b. Tall
c. Ran
d. Laughs
B. Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using correct descriptive words:
1. Lionel Messi is a ______ (adjective) football player from Argentina.
2. He has ______ (hair type) hair and ______ (adjective) eyes.
3. He plays for ______ and is known for his ______.
C. Short Answer Questions
Read the text below and answer the questions.
Anthony Ginting is a professional badminton player from Indonesia. He is fast, focused, and
has strong smashes. Ginting has short black hair and a slim figure. He has represented Indonesia
in many international tournaments.
1. What is Anthony Ginting’s profession?
2. Describe his personality in one word.
3. Mention one of his physical characteristics.