Apply it to Description:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Help a reader picture a person, place, object or moment
Common forms: Place description, character portrait, close observation
Typical structure: Name the focus → organise details by aspect or viewpoint → final impression
Language features: Precise nouns; expanded noun groups; spatial language; sensory vocabulary
Tone and register: Usually vivid and specific; use figurative language selectively and keep the register suited to audience.
Teaching guidance
Move from broad view to selected detail. Choose details that create a mood rather than listing everything.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Help a reader picture a person, place, object or moment.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.