A good writer adds describing words to sentences to give the reader a clear picture.

Describing words are also called adjectives.

clown

The clown is wearing a pointy hat with a yellow pom pom.

bird

The green and yellow bird is sitting in the cherry blossom tree.

bike

My yellow bike has a red seat with white polka dots.

Look for sentences that do not give the reader a clear picture.

  • Think of describing words that tell more about what things look like.
  • Add the describing words to the sentences.

Exercises

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