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Writing to Describe Actions

 Here is a place to practice writing descriptions using strong verbs and nouns.

Step 1. Writing a Description

 

1.Choose an image from the Interent of someone doing an action.

 

2. Put the image on a Google Doc titled action.

 

2. Write a paragraph describing the actions that occurred in the picture.

 

3. Make sure that your paragraph includes:

 

-a topic sentence

 

- at least 4 supportive/descriptive sentences

 

- a concluding sentence

 

- a picture

 

- strong verbs

Step 2. Writing a Description

 

1. Watch and choose one of the videos on the left.

 

2. Write a paragraph describing the actions that occurred in the video.

 

3. Make sure that your paragraph includes:

 

-a topic sentence

 

- at least 4 supportive/descriptive sentences

 

- a concluding sentence

 

- a picture

 

- strong verbs

******Check to make sure you have completed all of the directions and use your editing checklist before asking the teacher to check your project*******

Step 3. Your own actions

 

1. Create a video of you and at least one other person doing an action.  You can use any props and actions that you want that are appropriate.

 

2. Write a paragraph describing the actions that occurred in the video.

 

3. Make sure that your paragraph includes:

 

-a topic sentence

 

- at least 4 supportive/descriptive sentences

 

- a concluding sentence

 

- a picture

 

- strong verbs

******Check to make sure you have completed all of the directions and use your editing checklist before asking the teacher to check your project*******

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