|
|
Description Paragraphs
In a description paragraph, you are writing about what a person, place, or thing is like. Sometimes, you may describe where a place is located.
Examples:
Write a paragraph describing what a polar bear looks like.
Describe where Canada's industry is located.
The following words can help you to write a good description paragraph:
| Properties |
Example |
| |
|
| size |
Polar bears are big in size. |
| color |
Polar bears are usually white in color. |
| shape |
Polar bears have a special shape. |
| purpose |
The purpose of the polar bear's fur is to keep it warm. |
| Measurement |
Example |
| |
|
| length |
The length of a polar bear's claws is 20 cm. |
| width |
The width of a polar bear's head is about 50 cm. |
| mass/weight |
Polar bears weigh up to 650 kg. |
| speed |
Polar bears can swim at a speed of 40 km per hour. |
| Analogy |
Example |
| |
|
| is like |
A polar bear is like other bears in shape. |
| resembles |
A polar bear resembles other bears in shape. |
| Location |
Example |
| |
|
| in |
Most of Canada's manufacturing is located in Ontario and Quebec. |
| above |
The ceiling is above us. |
| below |
Most of Ontario is below Hudson Bay. |
| beside |
Quebec is located beside Ontario. |
| near |
Many companies are located near Toronto. |
| north/south/east/west |
Ontario is west of Quebec. |
|
