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A. Think of the kindest person you know and then brainstorm ideas.
B. Write a descriptive paragraph and describe the kindest person you know. Use some
of the useful language given in the box. Make sure that your paragraph
- has a topic sentence with a controlling idea;
- shows not tells;
- has descriptive elements;
- has a concluding sentence.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
Height
quite tall
rather short
Build
well-built
thin
slim
Age
early twenties
mid-forties
elderly
teenaged
Facial features
oval face
blue eyes
small nose
Hair
curly
short
wavy
straight
C. Exchange your paragraph with a partner. Read your partner's paragraph and
answer the Peer Editing Questions below.
- Does the paragraph have a clear topic sentence?
- Does the topic sentence have a controlling idea?
- Does the paragraph have supporting sentences?
- Does the paragraph have descriptive language?
- Does the paragraph have a concluding sentence?
D. Write your suggestions to help your partner improve his/her paragraph.