This is a descriptive writing exercise I did with one of my fourth grade students. It really got her thinking about details and descriptive language.
Describe a bed.
What kind of bed it is? What is the headboard like? What color/material is the headboard? What kind of mattress does the bed has? Is the bed soft or hard? Are there any pillows? If so, how many? What kind of pattern is on the pillow-cases? Are there any stuffed animals on the bed? What about people or beds? What kind of blanket is on the bed? What color is the blanket? What pattern does it have? What kind of fabric are the sheets? What color are the sheets? How high is the bed? Please write a paragraph using descriptive language.
This kind of assignment really helps students focus in on one thing or object in order to describe it in the vivid detail it deserves. Pick any room or object and ask very specific questions about every aspect of that place or thing, and see the amazing things your student will come up with.
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