Descriptive Writing Lessons, Examples & Essay Help for 14 to 18 yrs

Good descriptive writing is one of the key elements to a great story. These bundled lessons apply secrets from master storytellers to build on existing skills, Your students will learn to -

• Understand the difference between descriptive and narrative writing.
• Identify and use simple techniques, which paint a vivid sensory picture and engage the reader.
• Bridge information with imagination to create descriptive writing that builds credibility.
• Create authentic settings in every story that they write .
• Use a secret weapon to uncover great ideas for a story.

Please contact Claire Vorster for free resources, or with other questions.

Resources included in this plan

Reading and Comprehension Activities
Mini and Comprehensive Writing Activities
Literary examples
Story prompts
Story planner for students
Online resource links

Learning objectives
Reading
Understanding the author’s craft: story shape
Writing
Composition: generating ideas, planning and drafting
Composition: shaping and constructing language for expression and effect
Speaking and Listening
Developing active listening skills and strategies
Group discussion and interaction: Developing and adapting discussion skills and strategies