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Writing – Descriptive Words

Writing · Level 1 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: L.1.1f, W.1.2 · Practice Set 5

Level 1 ⭐

1 Add a Describing Word

🎨 Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Add an adjective to make each sentence more interesting!

Sentence	Add an adjective
The ___ squirrel scurried up the tree.
She baked a ___ batch of cookies.
We saw a ___ frog by the pond.
He picked a ___ flower.
The ___ lizard basked in the sun.

2 Use Your Five Senses

👀 Good writers describe what they see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. Write a describing word for each.

3 Boring vs. Interesting

⬆️ Make each boring sentence more interesting by adding describing words!

Boring: The horse ran.

Interesting:

Boring: A kid rode a bike.

Interesting:

Boring: It was a party.

Interesting:

Boring: The girl had a toy.

Interesting:

4 Describe a Picture

🖼️ Imagine your favorite place. Describe it using as many adjectives as you can!

My favorite place is:

Describe it (use at least 3 adjectives):

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 5.

Prompt: Write about a pet or animal for a neighbor.