Descriptive Paragraph

• Remember to use prewriting techniques such as brainstorming, freewriting, or clustering to generate details for your paragraph.
• Make use of some of the transitional expressions for description.

1. For your paragraph, choose from the Suggested Topics for Description.
2. Make sure that you use the MLA format for name/class/date information.
3. Double-space your work.
4. Give your paragraph a title.
5. Keep the 5 Options in mind as you write. (Very important)
6. Don't forget to conclude your paragraph.
7. Don't use "you" or "your" in your paper.  Read about why "you" and "your" are inappropriate in academic writing.
8. Check your spelling.
9. Aim for a paragraph of 10 sentences in length.

Topics for a Descriptive Paragraph 

A room in the place where you live

A treasured item handed down to you

Your secret place

Your workspace

Your favorite camping/hunting/fishing spot

An item of yours that you consider priceless