12:21 (C. < 2018 Descriptive Para... G Descriptive Paragraph Assignment DIRECTIONS: Watch the short video from an episode of BBC's Sherlock. In this segment, Sherlock Holmes uses deduction to describe John Watson. For your Descriptive Paragraph, look at the two main characters: Sherlock and Watson. Pick one character and use descriptive language to describe the character. Be sure to include physical, personality traits, as well as any key items that you notice. Remember, the goal in descriptive writing is to describe factually, not provide opinions. Make sure your writing is reflective of describing these characters without opinions. YOUR PARAGRAPH SHOULD INCLUDE: A. A creative title that is relevant to your topic B. A topic sentenceone sentence that states the topic (the kitchen) and your overall impression of the topic. In other words, what overall feeling does this place give? C. Major details—You should include at least three major detail sentences. Major details support your topic sentence and should each include descriptive language that makes me feel like I am there. This is where you would discuss sounds, smells, sights, etc. D. Minor details—You should include at least three minor details (but you may need more to meet the word count). Minor details support your major details. These are further descriptions and examples of what you have heard, smelled, seen, etc. E. Concluding Sentence—one sentences that restates the topic sentence and closes the paragraph naturally F. Standard English Grammar—Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation. Also, no abbreviations or contractions! The paragraph should be typewritten, double-spaced (meaning skip every other line on the page), be written in 12 point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins, and use appropriate punctuation and capitalization. Before you begin composing your paragraph, create an outline like the model below to get your ideas organized. Topic Sentence: First major detail: First minor detail: Additional minor detail (optional): Second major detail: Second minor detail: Additional minor detail (optional): Third major detail: Third minor detail: Additional minor detail (optional Concluding Sentence: 11 Dashboard Calendar To Do Notifications Inbox 12:21 (C. < 2018 Descriptive Para... ☺ After you have composed your paragraph, use the following checklist to check the content of your paragraph: Please answer yes to each question below if you met each requirement. If you did not, then go back and fix your paragraph. Thanks! 1. Is the first sentence of my paragraph indented five spaces? 2. Is it the only sentence in this paragraph that is indented? 3. Is the first sentence of my paragraph a topic sentence that tells what my topic is? 4. Does my first sentence state my topic and overall impression? 5. Does the next sentence introduce my first major detail in support of my overall impression? 6. Did it start with a transition word or have a transitional element in it? 7. Did the next few sentences (minor details) add strong detail to the first major detail sentence? a 8. Does the next sentence introduce my second major detail in support of my overall impression? 9. Did it start with a transition word or have a transitional element in it? 10. Did the next few sentences (minor details) add strong detail to the second point? 11. Does the next sentence introduce my third major detail in support of my overall impression? 12. Did it start with a transition word or have a transitional element in it? 13. Did the next few sentences (minor details) add strong detail to the third point? a 14. Did my paragraph have a concluding sentence which tied up the paragraph and reminded my reader of my controlling idea? 15. Did it start with a transition word or have a transitional element in it? 16. Is each sentence in my paragraph a complete sentence? 17. Is this assignment 200-250 words? A helpful tip: If your paragraph is too short, add a fourth or fifth major detail with minor details to support it. 11 Dashboard Calendar To Do Notifications Inbox
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