Practice writing descriptive paragraphs with topic sentences, sensory details, adjectives, and strong closing sentences.
Read each problem carefully. Use complete sentences. Add details that help the reader picture what you are describing.
Use details, senses, and strong words to paint a picture with writing
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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Read this sentence: The dog is nice. Rewrite it with at least two describing words that tell more about the dog.
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Look at a picture of a beach. Write one topic sentence for a paragraph that describes the beach.
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List three words that describe how a warm chocolate chip cookie might smell, taste, or feel.
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Read this paragraph: My backpack is on the floor. It is blue. It has books. Add two more descriptive details to make the paragraph more interesting.
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Choose the better descriptive word in this sentence: The kitten had tiny or big paws. Write the sentence with the word that makes the most sense for a small kitten.
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Write three sensory details about a rainy day. Include something you can see, hear, and feel.
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Read this sentence: The garden was pretty. Rewrite it so it describes the garden with color and detail.
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Put these sentences in the best order for a descriptive paragraph: A. The playground has tall slides and bright swings. B. My school playground is my favorite place at recess. C. I love hearing friends laugh as we run across the soft wood chips.
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Write a closing sentence for this paragraph: My bedroom is cozy. A soft blue blanket covers my bed. My favorite books sit on a small white shelf. A warm lamp glows beside my pillow.
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Look at a picture of a forest path. Write two sentences that describe what you can see.
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Circle the sentence that would fit best in a descriptive paragraph about a birthday cake: The cake had pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles. I went to school on Monday. Explain your choice.
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Write a descriptive sentence about a pencil. Include its color, size, or how it feels.
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Look at a picture of a busy kitchen. Write one sentence that describes a sound and one sentence that describes a smell.
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Read this topic sentence: The zoo is full of amazing animals. Write three detail sentences that could follow it.
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Write a complete descriptive paragraph about your favorite toy, place, food, or animal. Include a topic sentence, at least three details, and a closing sentence.