Descriptive Essay Writing Workshop
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on the elements and techniques of descriptive essay writing, including sensory details, figurative language, and vivid vocabulary.
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Descriptive Essay Writing Workshop
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This worksheet will help you understand and practice writing descriptive essays. A descriptive essay paints a picture with words, appealing to the reader's senses. Read each section carefully and complete the tasks.
What is a Descriptive Essay?
A descriptive essay aims to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind using sensory details and figurative language. It focuses on describing a person, place, object, experience, or emotion so clearly that the reader feels like they are experiencing it alongside the writer.
1. The main goal of a descriptive essay is to:
Persuade the reader to agree with an argument.
Tell a story with a clear plot.
Create a vivid mental image for the reader.
Provide factual information about a topic.
2. Which of the following is NOT a sensory detail?
The scent of freshly baked cookies.
The soft, fluffy texture of a blanket.
The idea that kindness is important.
The vibrant colors of a sunset.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate sense (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) that each descriptive phrase appeals to.
1. The salty ocean spray on my face appeals to the sense of .
2. The shrill whistle of the train appeals to the sense of .
3. The tart lemonade made my lips pucker, appealing to the sense of .
4. The rough bark of the oak tree felt coarse, appealing to the sense of .
5. The shimmering heat waves rising from the asphalt appealed to the sense of .
Read the following sentences. Identify the type of figurative language used (simile, metaphor, personification) and explain its effect.
1. The old house groaned in the wind, a lonely sentinel watching over the deserted street.
2. Her smile was a beacon of hope in the dark room.
3. The fog crept in on little cat feet, blanketing the city in a soft, grey shroud.
Choose the most vivid and descriptive word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
1. The morning dew on the spiderweb, catching the sunlight.
2. The garden was filled with the scent of blooming roses.
3. The busy market was a of shouting vendors and honking horns.
4. The kitten's fur felt incredibly soft and to the touch.
Write a descriptive paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite season. Focus on using sensory details and at least one example of figurative language (simile, metaphor, or personification) to make your description vivid and engaging for the reader.