Good descriptive writing begins with ideas. Once key ideas are recorded, the description can bring the writing to life for the reader. Good writing requires correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in the final draft. If possible, provide a dictionary to assist with finding the correct spelling. Assist the child in finding someone who can help in revising and editing the final draft.
Descriptive words are part of many common expressions.
Complete these common expressions with short descriptive phrases. The first one has been done for you. Now try to write at least five expressions on your own. In this next section, you need to think about the four seasons of the year. Complete the boxes below by filling each box with as many words as you can think of which are associated with the four seasons.