Overview
This lesson covers the definition, purpose, and examples of descriptive texts, focusing on how to describe people, places, or things.
Definition and Purpose of Descriptive Texts
- Descriptive text tells what a person, place, or thing is like.
- The purpose is to describe specific people, places, or objects in detail.
- These texts help readers visualize or understand the subject being described.
Structure and Examples
- Descriptive texts often focus on describing family, friends, homes, or interesting places.
- Example: "Miss Clara is beautiful" and "My house is small"; adjectives describe the noun.
- Full example: A best friend description includes details about the person's family, personality, habits, and achievements.
Key Elements in Descriptive Texts
- Use of adjectives (e.g., beautiful, small, friendly) to add details.
- Identification section introduces the person or thing being described.
- Description section adds detailed characteristics, such as appearance, behavior, and achievements.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Descriptive Text — a text that explains what something or someone is like in detail.
- Adjective — a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.
- Identification — the part of the text that introduces who or what is being described.
- Description — the part of the text that provides detailed information about the subject.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Study the definitions and structure of descriptive texts.
- Complete the task of writing your own descriptive text.