Descriptive Writing
Writing to describe
Good descriptive
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Similes and metaphors
Good word choice
Writing to paint a word picture
Five Paragraphs
• Introductions
• Three descriptive paragraphs
• Conclusion
Getting Organized
Audience
Topic
Detail
Detail
Detail
Purpose
Sample Prompt:
Think about your favorite
restaurant. Describe it for a
friend. You may wish to include
how it looks, what the food is
like, and what is happening there.
Clue Word:
DESCRIBE
Getting Organized
friend
Red Lobster
describe
There are live lobsters
and fish decorations.
Food is amazing
Service is friendly.
Introduction
Do you have a restaurant you dream
about going to? If there was one
place where I would love to eat
everyday, it would have to be Red
Lobster. The live lobsters and fish
decorations really entice you to
enter the dining room. Not only is the
food at Red Lobster delicious, but
the service is exceptional. If you
want to hear more about my favorite
restaurant, read on.
2nd paragraph-1st
description
Upon entering Red Lobster, you
will notice a large rectangular
fish tank in which live lobsters
take their last swim. Fish and
ocean-themed items decorate
the walls. Even the waiters and
waitresses don ocean-like
shirts.
3rd paragraph -2nd
description
Their main food is lobster. Do you have
a favorite plate when you go? When
the crab is served, it is so fresh, it
crawls onto your plate. There is
warm, juicy butter dripping from the
crab. Not only is the crab delicious,
but wait till you hear about the
shrimp. The taste of the shrimp is
explosive. The popcorn shrimp pops
in your mouth.
4th paragraph-last
description
The service at Red Lobster is very
friendly. Every time your drinks and cheesy
biscuits get low, they bring you more. Also,
they have quick service. While you wait for
your food, small children are entertained
by complimentary coloring sheets and
crayons, while older kids are furnished
with portable CD players. They give big
kids big glasses instead of baby glasses.
They don’t mind if you take your drinks and
food home with you.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Red Lobster is my
favorite restaurant. There are so
many nice things about Red lobster.
The service and food is amazing.
Also, the decorations lend
themselves to the family
atmosphere. If you are looking for a
nice place to eat, I would definitely
recommend Red Lobster to you.