📝 Part 1: Identifying Adjectives

1. Circle the adjectives in these sentences:

The tall trees swayed in the gentle breeze. A small bird perched on the rough bark of an ancient oak.

2. Choose the best adjective to complete each sentence:

The _______ river sparkled in the sunlight.

crystal-clear

wet

big

We heard the _______ sound of birds singing.

loud

melodic

noise

3. Which of these are good descriptive phrases? Tick all that apply:

emerald-green leaves

very nice

golden rays of sunlight

good trees

moss-covered rocks

✍️ Part 2: Descriptive Writing Practice

4. Complete these sentences using interesting adjectives from the word bank below:

Adjective Word Bank: towering, shimmering, peaceful, vibrant, mysterious, ancient, delicate, rustling

a) The _____________ forest was filled with _____________ sounds.

b) _____________ butterflies danced around the _____________ flowers.

c) A _____________ path wound between the _____________ tree trunks.

5. Choose your writing format. Tick one:

Postcard (informal, friendly description to a friend)

Nature Report (formal, factual description for a school project)

6. Write your descriptive piece about the forest scene. Use at least 5 adjectives or descriptive phrases:

🔍 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Peer Feedback

7. Self-Assessment Checklist - Tick when complete:

I used at least 5 adjectives or descriptive phrases

My writing matches the format I chose (postcard or report)

My description helps the reader picture the scene

I checked my spelling and punctuation

8. Peer Feedback (to be completed by your partner):

One thing I liked about your writing: ________________________________

A great adjective you used: _______________________________________

Your writing made me picture: ____________________________________

9. Extension Challenge: Add one simile (comparison using 'like' or 'as') to improve your description:

Descriptive Writing Skills

Descriptive Writing Skills

📝 Part 1: Identifying Adjectives

✍️ Part 2: Descriptive Writing Practice

🔍 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Peer Feedback

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