Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Setting Description
English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to assess and develop students' skills in descriptive writing, focusing on setting descriptions for Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Setting Description
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Setting Description
The early morning sun cast a warm golden glow over the quiet town. Tiny birds chirped cheerfully from the branches of ancient oak trees, whose leaves shimmered in shades of green and gold. The streets were empty, save for the gentle hum of a distant lawnmower and the faint aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from a nearby bakery. A narrow cobblestone path meandered past colorful houses with welcoming porches, inviting explorers to discover what lay beyond.
1.
Describe the overall mood created by the passage.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Descriptive Techniques
Identify the literary device used in each example and explain its effect.
1.
What literary device is used in the phrase "shimmered in shades of green and gold"? How does it enhance the description?
[4 marks]2.
Identify the technique used in "the aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air" and explain its purpose.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Write a detailed description of your favorite place using sensory details. Include at least three different senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
1.
Create a vivid setting description of a place you love. Use sensory details to bring it to life.
2.
Include the following in your description:
- Visual details (colors, shapes)
- Sounds
- Scents
- Textures
- Any tastes if relevant
[4 marks]D
Using Vivid Language
Choose the best descriptive words to complete the sentences below.
1.
Select the most vivid adjectives to describe a garden:
A) dull, plain, small
B) vibrant, colorful, sparkling
C) dark, gloomy, quiet
D) sparse, dull, muted
[1 mark]Aa) dull, plain, small
Bb) vibrant, colorful, sparkling
Cc) dark, gloomy, quiet
Dd) sparse, dull, muted
E
Revising for Vividness
Rewrite the following sentence to make it more descriptive and vivid.
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Rewrite the sentence "The park was nice" to include more descriptive details and sensory language.
F
Matching Sensory Details
Match each sensory detail to the sense it appeals to.
1.
Match each detail to the correct sense.
[4 marks]G
Expressing Atmosphere
Explain how the author creates a peaceful atmosphere in the passage. Use examples from the text.
1.
Describe the techniques used by the author to establish a calm and inviting setting in the passage.
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