How to write a descriptive text

1. 101
Essay
Descriptive
Writing

2. GENERAL
Function
Aim? Describe an object in such a way that the readers
can perceive the object the same way you do.

3. GENERAL
Function
Aim? Describe an object in such a way that the readers
can perceive the object the same way you do.
How? Select (typical) items & describe them with…
• descriptive words (adj./ n./ v./ adv.)
• adverbial phrases (wh- elements)
• comparison (simile, metaphor)

4. INTRODUCTION
• Hook
• Background information
• Thesis statement: The core impression about the topic to be
described
ORGANIZATION
Description

5. INTRODUCTION
• Hook
• Background information
• Thesis statement: The core impression about the topic to be
described
BODY
Element1
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
Element2
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
Element3
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
ORGANIZATION
Description

6. INTRODUCTION
• Hook
• Background information
• Thesis statement: The core impression about the topic to be
described
BODY
Element1
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
Element2
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
Element3
Describe with five-
sense details
Conclusive sentence
(optional)
CONCLUSION
• Reassertion of thesis: the general impression
• Extended comments: recommendation, further consideration,
etc.
ORGANIZATION
Description

7. Thank you!
End of tutorial