DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Synonyms/Word Choice
WORD CHOICE
Think/Pair/Share
What can you do to make writing more
descriptive?
Copy this:
To make writing more descriptive:
 replace words (synonyms)
 include adjectives and adverbs
 incorporate all the senses
 use simile, metaphor, personification (figurative
language)
WORD CHOICE - SYNONYMS
Brainstorm synonyms for the words below:
Red
=
Talk
=
Tired =
Soft
=
Whole Class Activity
For the paragraph below, replace all the
underlined words with more
descriptive synonyms.
The big helicopter turned to make its final
approach. Over the
field its engines
roared. Suddenly all became quiet as the
the helicopter rotors stopped. As part of the
scared ground crew, I looked up in fear.
WORD CHOICE
Review:
Synonym – same meaning
Antonym – opposite meaning
Adjective –describes a noun
Adverb – describes a verb
Independent Activity
1. Edit the paragraph below so
that it includes stronger, more
descriptive language (use
adjectives and adverbs).
2. Write an additional descriptive
paragraph to tell what happens
next.
The firefighter came out of the house. He
stopped to take a breath but smoke filled the
air. As he walked to the truck, a sound
coming from the flames made him stop. He
realized that a person was still inside.
WORD CHOICE
Do the “Adjectives” worksheet
Complete the “Synonyms and Antonyms”
worksheet.
Do the “Adverbs” worksheet.