P6C Writing Activity 2: Description of Setting

Dear class,

You are now required to use the ideas which you have brainstormed as a group and write out a paragraph describing the picture you have been given.

Steps:

1) Type out the paragraph using Word.
2) Edit and check for errors.
3) Copy and paste the paragraph using the 'Comments' link.
4) Type in your names (in pairs) and group name (in brackets).

When writing,make use of all your senses (if possible):
- Describe the colours you see?
- Describe the smells?
- What can you hear?
- What can you touch and how does it feel?
- How does the scene make you feel?

(20 mins – Pair Writing)

P6C: Writing Activity

Description of Setting

Pair-Group Writing:

1) Brainstorm ideas of picture with your partner/(s).
2) Exchange your picture with another pair/trio within your group.
3) They are to brainstorm and put in their ideas as well.
4) Use the 'Comments' Link to key in your ideas.
5) The 'Name' should be your names and group name in brackets. Please see the example in the comments link.
6) After all ideas are keyed in, click 'Post'.

Descriptive Language

Dear class,

Click on the links below to access some sample websites with useful vocabulary lists:

1. Similes
2. Metaphors
3. Onomatopoeia
4. Personification

I'm sure you can look for more. Share with the class what you have found!