Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Setting Description in a Historical Context
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on descriptive writing skills, specifically setting descriptions within a historical context for Grade 6 students.
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Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Setting Description in a Historical Context
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Setting Description in History
The bustling streets of 18th-century Philadelphia buzzed with merchants and townspeople. Wooden carts clattered over cobblestone roads, while gas lamps flickered as dusk settled over the city. The smell of fresh bread and the sound of horse-drawn carriages filled the air, capturing a moment frozen in time.
1.
What two senses are described in this passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of descriptive language that helps create a historical setting.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Descriptive Techniques
The quiet of the Revolutionary War camp was broken only by the crackling fire and distant calls of soldiers. Tents with billowing canvas stood in neat rows, and muskets lay across wooden crates, hinting at the tense anticipation of battle.
1.
Identify a descriptive technique used in this passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a traveler visiting a colonial settlement during the 1700s. Write a descriptive paragraph about the scene. Include details about the sights, sounds, and smells.
1.
Write a detailed paragraph describing the setting, using vivid language to bring the scene to life.
D
Matching Descriptive Elements
Match each description with the appropriate historical setting from the options below.
1.
Which description best fits a colonial American village?
Aa) Wooden wagons creaking along dirt paths
Bb) Brass buttons on military uniforms
Cc) Loud chatter of traders at a marketplace
2.
Which description best fits a Revolutionary War battlefield?
Aa) Wooden wagons creaking along dirt paths
Bb) Brass buttons on military uniforms
Cc) Loud chatter of traders at a marketplace
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Vocabulary Development
Define the following words as they relate to historical settings:
1.
Define 'cobbled' in the context of historical streets.
[2 marks]2.
What does 'muskets' refer to in a historical military setting?
[2 marks]F
Assessment of Descriptive Skills
The old colonial courthouse stood at the heart of the town, its tall white columns and grand wooden doors welcoming visitors. Around it, the cobblestone plaza buzzed with townspeople, and the scent of fresh baked goods wafted from nearby shops.
1.
Describe two techniques used to create a vivid setting in this passage.
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