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Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
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Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice
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"Loved this descriptive writing package for my unit. It was so well and clearly written, my students absolutely enjoyed the content. It made descriptive writing feel like a breeze. "
star
Jenny L.
"This was useful for students to see and create their own sentences, with a focus on description. Easy to prep. "
star
Nicole B.

Description

Help your students dramatically improve their writing with this descriptive writing unit! This descriptive writing teaching unit is a multi-day unit filled with instruction and activities, and it includes everything you need to help your students improve their writing! Plus, it includes digital resources!

With a fully editable instructional presentation and multiple activities, this descriptive writing unit provides students with strategic writing exercises that get them to think about writing, word choice, sensory details, and more!


⭐️This Descriptive Writing Unit is Included in Two Writing Bundles:


This Descriptive Writing Unit Includes...

  • an editable 50-slide presentation in PowerPoint and Google Slides
  • a standards-based unit outline
  • 16 unique activities to boost student writing (also available in Google Docs)

Teach your students all about descriptive writing with the 50-slide presentation. The multi-day presentation helps students learn how to write descriptively.

The descriptive writing instructional presentation covers the following concepts:

  • What is Descriptive Writing?
  • Word Choice
  • Strong Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Imagery
  • Sensory Details
  • Connotation and Denotation
  • Tired Words
  • Whole-class Practice Exercises

The descriptive writing student materials include the following exercises:

  • Writing with Adjectives, Adverbs, and Strong Verbs
  • Strong Verbs in Action
  • Writing with Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Simile, Metaphor, and Personification
  • Imagery
  • Sensory Details Practice
  • Sensory Details
  • Connotation and Denotation
  • Giving Tired Words the Boot
  • Expanding Perspectives
  • Final Descriptive Writing Paragraph

What Educators Like You Say:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Krystina O. said, "My students were so engaged with this resource! It was wonderful to see them actively participating and enjoying the activities. I also appreciated not having to spend extra time prepping—everything was ready to go, which made my life so much easier. This was a fantastic resource, and I'll definitely be using it again!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Rebecca K. said, "Absolutely loved this resource. I used this with my remedial 9th grade English class. It was perfect. The PowerPoint is designed well. It is thorough and very engaging. I loved the pictures and the fact that it was interactive. Students were working, not just watching a PowerPoint. The additional worksheets were also amazing. There is so much here, with lots of practice for students. I would HIGHLY recommend this resource."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Laura S. said, "This has been a great resource to target a specific skill that my students are really struggling with. Highly recommend! Very easy to implement and engaging for students."


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Descriptive Writing Unit: Digital Resources, Writing Lessons, Strong Word Choice

The Daring English Teacher
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$6.97

Highlights

Digital downloads
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Grades
5th - 9th
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Standards
Pages
45 Editable PowerPoint Slides, 22 PDF Pages
Answer Key
Does not apply
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks

What others say

"Loved this descriptive writing package for my unit. It was so well and clearly written, my students absolutely enjoyed the content. It made descriptive writing feel like a breeze. "
star
Jenny L.
"This was useful for students to see and create their own sentences, with a focus on description. Easy to prep. "
star
Nicole B.

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Description

Help your students dramatically improve their writing with this descriptive writing unit! This descriptive writing teaching unit is a multi-day unit filled with instruction and activities, and it includes everything you need to help your students improve their writing! Plus, it includes digital resources!

With a fully editable instructional presentation and multiple activities, this descriptive writing unit provides students with strategic writing exercises that get them to think about writing, word choice, sensory details, and more!


⭐️This Descriptive Writing Unit is Included in Two Writing Bundles:


This Descriptive Writing Unit Includes...

  • an editable 50-slide presentation in PowerPoint and Google Slides
  • a standards-based unit outline
  • 16 unique activities to boost student writing (also available in Google Docs)

Teach your students all about descriptive writing with the 50-slide presentation. The multi-day presentation helps students learn how to write descriptively.

The descriptive writing instructional presentation covers the following concepts:

  • What is Descriptive Writing?
  • Word Choice
  • Strong Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Imagery
  • Sensory Details
  • Connotation and Denotation
  • Tired Words
  • Whole-class Practice Exercises

The descriptive writing student materials include the following exercises:

  • Writing with Adjectives, Adverbs, and Strong Verbs
  • Strong Verbs in Action
  • Writing with Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Simile, Metaphor, and Personification
  • Imagery
  • Sensory Details Practice
  • Sensory Details
  • Connotation and Denotation
  • Giving Tired Words the Boot
  • Expanding Perspectives
  • Final Descriptive Writing Paragraph

What Educators Like You Say:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Krystina O. said, "My students were so engaged with this resource! It was wonderful to see them actively participating and enjoying the activities. I also appreciated not having to spend extra time prepping—everything was ready to go, which made my life so much easier. This was a fantastic resource, and I'll definitely be using it again!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Rebecca K. said, "Absolutely loved this resource. I used this with my remedial 9th grade English class. It was perfect. The PowerPoint is designed well. It is thorough and very engaging. I loved the pictures and the fact that it was interactive. Students were working, not just watching a PowerPoint. The additional worksheets were also amazing. There is so much here, with lots of practice for students. I would HIGHLY recommend this resource."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extremely Satisfied

Laura S. said, "This has been a great resource to target a specific skill that my students are really struggling with. Highly recommend! Very easy to implement and engaging for students."


You may also like…

Punctuation Teaching Unit

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Helpful Advice:

* Follow my store by clicking HERE, so you don’t miss out on sales and new resources

* Please provide feedback on this resource. Doing so will help you earn TPT credits that you can apply toward future purchases! It’s like FREE TPT cash!

© The Daring English Teacher, Inc.

All rights reserved. License good for single-classroom use only. 

Report this resource to TPT
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Reviews

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Great writing resource
Rated 5 out of 5
July 12, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I love this author's resources. It's easy to use for both teacher and students. Versatile as well!
Wai Fung L.
399 reviews • Nevada
Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Very well crafted and easy to follow
Rated 5 out of 5
June 18, 2026
Loved this descriptive writing package for my unit. It was so well and clearly written, my students absolutely enjoyed the content. It made descriptive writing feel like a breeze.
Jenny Lam
(TPT Seller)
30 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Such a great resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
June 1, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was a great resource to use for our language & writing block!
Rian's Resources
(TPT Seller)
194 reviews • California
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Easy prep, but purposeful resource
Rated 5 out of 5
May 18, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was useful for students to see and create their own sentences, with a focus on description. Easy to prep.
Nicole B.
50 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Awesome unit!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 16, 2026
This is a great descriptive writing unit, includes everything you need!
Lisa H.
884 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Love the visuals + lesson layout
Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2026
This has been a great set to explicitly teach students different elements of descriptive writing. Thank you!
Ana Chu
(TPT Seller)
86 reviews
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2026
This is such a great resource. My students loved it. I will definitely use it again.
Elizabeth H.
334 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Weel thought out!
Rated 5 out of 5
April 29, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This is a great writing resource. I use it whole group and small group and it's a great addition.
Kaysley T.
462 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 5th

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
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