In Writing today we are going to be looking at descriptive writing.
This means writing in a way that allows the reader to picture exactly what you are describing. You will be using words to paint a picture for your reader. This means that you need to choose your words carefully and use lots of really good adjectives (describing words).
Today you will be writing a POEM about your house! You will need to use adjectives and similes to describe your very own house. There is a special way to write these poems, so use your planner and try and make your poem really original!
This is how you will be writing your descriptive poems about their own homes. The first line describes what it looks like, the second how it makes you feel, the third the sounds you can hear there, the fourth what smells you notice and the last line is a statement about your home.
Example: [Notice that poems have lines, NOT SENTENCES, so you start a new line and don’t continue along the same line as a sentence would!
My house looks like…. or My house is …
To create a really good picture for your reader, you will also need to use some similes in your description. A simile compares your alien to something that we can all picture. It uses the words like….. or as…..as.
Eg. “My house feels as hot as the furnace of the sun during summer.”
Here are some posters about similes to get your imagination going. 🙂
You all have such good imaginations that I’m sure you are going to and write amazing poems using lots of descriptive writing today!
Mrs Veary 🙂
My House
A small house
Feels peaceful
Mamma Mia playing
Smells funny
I love my house. It is fun.
by Deya
My House
Small and a bit big
Relaxing and really cosy
The Simpsons on T.V.
Fresh breakfast
I feel like I am in lollyland in my house.
by Hayden
My House
Massive and orangey
Bouncy and cold
Cold Play music all around
Yummy food
I like to play on my fourteen foot tramp.
by Balin
My House
Little nice house
Nice and warm
Dog barking
Smelly dog
I like to rush back to my house.
by Mason
My House
Friendly and nice house
Warm and relaxing
Dogs barking at the door
A fresh house
I like my house because it is out in the bush.
by Isobel
My House
A big limestone house
It is sad and lonely
Dad cooking dinner
Birds singing outside
I like to rush back to my house.
by Tom
My House
A big white and black house
Warm and cool
ACDC music
Mum making dinner
My house is a big house and the colours are black and white.
by India
My House
My house is white and smiley
Warm and fun
My dad playing music
Happy
I love my house because I have flowers.
by Nethmi
My House
My house is cute
Warm and friendly
Birds in the morning
My fruity perfume
I love my house when I get home to relax.
by Chynna
My House
Cute and cuddly
Relaxing and comfortable
Dogs barking
Lovely lollies
I love my house!
by Amelia
My House
Orangey-red brick house
Warm and friendly
Fresh tea cooking
Night dog barking at the music
I love my house.
by Jessica
My House
Little nice house
Nice and cosy
Loud music on
My cute dog
I like my house because it is friendly.
by Aiden
My House
Cute little house
Safe and sound
My sister singing
Dogs barking
My home makes me feel safe.
by Jazmin
My House
Big white house
My house smells like medicine
My house is peaceful
My house is annoying
It is quiet so I relax.
by Menaase
Excellent work Mason! I love the piece about the smelly dog. It sounds just like Bono.
What a special poem Hayden! I am so happy that you love your home – and now I think I should hide the lollies a bit better! x
I love your choice of descriptive words Amelia! Love Mum xxx
My House
My house is big and white
Warm and cosy
My dog barking
It is quiet
My house makes me happy.
by Connor
My House
Big blue house
Funny and scary
Frogs croaking
Old and comfy
I play with my frogs.
by Donnie
My House
Cute little house
Cool and friendly
Soft music
Fresh cake
I like my house because it likes me.
by Zereen
My House
A cute little cottage
Warm and cosy
Cows and calves and sheep in the paddocks
Baaing sheep
I love my house.
by Monique
My House
ACDC music
Sad and lonely
Fresh cooked cakes
My messy room
It is very cosy and big.
by Flynn
My House
My house is cosy.
My house smells like cats
My Mum’s phone goes off in the morning
My sister puts Mamma Mia on
My bed is really cosy.
by Kurt
My House
I live in a cottage
It’s cool and happy
Mum and Dad work
Clean hairy dogs
I love, love, LOVE my house.
by Kayla
Connor, I love your poem, great effort I can’t wait to see more of your work. Well done. Love Mum
nice poem dons the frogs do croak alot dont they!
Great poem Aid, Dad sure likes his loud music doesn’t he and I think Vader is very cute too!
it is really good to see you working really hard.
What great work the whole class is doing. Mason I am glad you always wont to rush back to our house. You are always welcome!Love Mum
Loved your poem Mason. The class us doing a wonderful job with their creativity.
Love GG
Great poem, Isobel. Warm, relaxing, fresh, friendly and nice, great adjectives.Well done!
Thanks mum for the comment love it