• I. Introductory Paragraph • • • A. Lead or hook B. Topic Sentence C. Supporting Detail D. Supporting Detail E. Thesis F. Clincher Outline for Descriptive
• II. Supporting Detail Paragraph • A. Topic Sentence B. Supporting Detail C. Supporting Detail D. Supporting Detail E. Clincher Sentence III. Supporting Detail Paragraph A. Topic B. Supporting Detail C. Supporting Detail D. Supporting Detail E. Clincher
• IV. Supporting Detail Paragraph • • • V. A. Topic Sentence B. Supporting Detail Paragraph C. Supporting Detail Paragraph D. Supporting Detail Paragraph E. Clincher Sentence Closing Paragraph A. Topic Sentence B. Paraphrase Thesis C. Sum up the Description D. Value Statement E. Clincher Sentence Outline for Description
• • • Prewriting for Descriptive Essay Create a Sensory Chart List all five senses down the page on the left and decide which senses you will use for this description. Then think of words that will describe using sensory details. For example: Candy tastes sweet See Example of chart on the board. Sensory Chart for Prewriting
• Assignment • Write an introductory paragraph describing the piece of candy I am going to give you. • Create your own sensory chart before writing • We will share these paragraphs in class. Writing Assignment