Writer's Choice Grade 6

Unit 3: Descriptive Writing

Overview

Movie directors use lighting and props to create a specific atmosphere. To make a house look spooky, a director might call for dim lights, shadows, and cobwebs in a set. How do writers create moods and places? Writers use descriptive details to create a scene with words. These details help the readers imagine that they hear, see, smell, taste, and touch the items described in the piece of writing.

• Observe—Gather details about your subject.
• Elaborate—Find words that appeal to readers’ senses.
• Organize—Put the details in order.