Using adjectives and semantic fields to plan and write descriptive paragraphs
I can create a specific atmosphere by linking vocabulary choices and creating a semantic field.
Using adjectives and semantic fields to plan and write descriptive paragraphs
I can create a specific atmosphere by linking vocabulary choices and creating a semantic field.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Descriptive writing is designed create a clear atmosphere for the reader and paint a picture of an image.
- Semantic fields can be used to create that picture for the reader.
- A semantic field is a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning.
- Choose your adjectives carefully in a descriptive paragraph in order to create a semantic field.
Common misconception
You should always use the most impressive sounding words in your description.
While you should reach for ambitious words, you want to ensure that all the words you use are creating a consistent atmosphere.
Keywords
Atmosphere - the feeling or sense evoked by the setting or environment.
Planning - the act of deciding how to do something.
Descriptive - describing something in an interesting and detailed way.
Semantic field - a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning.
Adjective - a word that describes or defines a noun.
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