Description
This descriptive writing prompt is ready to use.
Your students will love this fun writing activity!
They’ll have the chance to create an original drawing, and then describe it to someone who will then recreate it.
The results are often hysterical, but the lesson is priceless.
This is what students learn:
- why transitions are important
- how to craft spatial directions
- use of metaphors and comparisons in description
- step-by-step instruction
- sequencing
- attention to detail
This fun resource includes a three-day lesson plan that can be implemented consecutively or used as a “Fun Friday” activity.
If you have ever struggled with students writing descriptions like “It was nice” or “The trees were tall,” you’ll love this lesson. Students will create an original drawing, write directions for someone to recreate that drawing, and then swap directions to recreate the illustration.
After the lesson, students can compare the original drawing with their own.
How to get the most from this lesson:
Be sure to discuss where the directions were accurate and effective and where they could be improved. You’ll find suggested talking points in the resource.
Have students review their directions. Have them highlight where they used transitions, spatial directions, or comparisons. Allow them to add changes. This helps them understand where and how to expand on description.
As students compare the original drawing to the recreation, there is a lot of surprise! Be sure to focus on the positive aspects of the writing.
This is a fun lesson to repeat later in the year since students know what to expect and will improve their directions.
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