When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...

Students will learn how to write a descriptive paragraph, using their favorite snack food. Students will learn how to write a descriptive paragraph, using their favorite snack food as inspiration.

Upper elementary teachers can channel students’ excitement around the changing season into thoughtful writing that incorporates all five senses.

Model descriptive writing with a paragraph from an 1800s miner's perspective. Discover the fascinating history of the pasty, a beloved meat pie from Northern Michigan! Learn the correct ...

Hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes are frequently tested punctuation marks in government exam descriptive writing papers. Hyphens connect words, en dashes show ranges or relationships, and em dashes ...