WRITING
Writing tips
Descriptive paragraphs
Writing a description is like painting a picture. It provides readers with a mental picture of how something looks, feels, tastes and sounds. To write a good description, you need to pay attention to small details. A good way to start is to think about the place, object or a person you want to describe. Then make a list of all the words and phrases that come into your mind.

1 | A. Look at the painting. What words can you use to describe the place? B. Read the sample descriptive paragraph and check tf you have said the same words.

| My favourite painting is about the amazing park near my house. My father painted it about 10 years ago, and it has been my favourite since then. Outside my house, I hear cars honking loudly. The sidewalks are crowded with people, and the buildings are all close to each other. However, in the painting, I can see green grass and colourful flowers in a peaceful space I imagine |

| hearing birds singing happily. Right in the middle of the park, there's a beautiful marble fountain and comfortable wooden benches. On a nice day, I picture myself sitting on one of those benches, reading a fantastic book. It's like having a quiet and relaxing spot right in the middle of the busy and noisy city. My favourite painting makes me feel like I'm in my special park, even when I'm at home.