writing a descriptive essay

This week we shall discuss the descriptive essays. You may be required to describe a person, a thing, a place, or an event in the examination.


TYPICAL QUESTIONS
1 Describe a teacher who has influenced your life.
2 Describe a scene at a crowded bus station
3 My Mother
4 My favourite person
5 My dream car

HERE’S HOW WE DO IT

Let’s say you have decided to answer question 1.

TOPIC: Describe a teacher who has influenced your life

1. Brainstorm for points about the teacher.
Appearance :
Personality;
What he/she has done for you (How has the teacher changed your life? How has he/she influenced you?)

Remember that the focus here is on the teacher who has influenced your life.

2. Add details which you feel should be included; write down the vocabulary and phrases.
3. Organise your points. Decide which characteristics of the teacher you will emphasize. This is a subjective description as you will be giving your impressions of the teacher.
Introduction: Describe her physical characteristics and your first impressions.
Body: His/Her characteristics and how he/she influenced you.
Conclusion: Describe what he/she means to you.