Why describe people?; Start with general information.; Describe their appearance.; Talk about their personality.; Practice your new skills!

Describing a Person

Describing a Person

Learn to describe people clearly and interestingly.

Agenda

• Why describe people?

• Start with general information.

• Describe their appearance.

• Talk about their personality.

• Practice your new skills!

Describing a Person

This presentation will show you how to write clear and interesting descriptions of people. You will learn to use words that help others picture someone in their mind. Get ready to make your writing come alive!

Student studies personal pronouns, writing descriptions of people.

Why Describe People?

• Share unique qualities with others.

• Make stories and characters real.

• Understand people's feelings better.

• Help us connect and relate.

Start with General Info

• My older brother, David.

• He is 15 years old.

• David plays on the school soccer team.

• He also helps coach younger kids.

General Info Example

When you describe someone, start with their general information. For example, you might introduce, 'My grandmother, Mrs. Elena Rodriguez, is a retired teacher.' This tells us her name, relation, and what she does.

Girl gardening, like describing someone's general information.

What They Look Like

When you describe someone, tell us what they look like. Think about their hair color, like brown or blonde, and if it's long or short. You can also mention their eye color, like blue or green, or if they wear glasses.

Youthful perspectives: Diverse youth, focused and curious, wearing glasses.

Body &amp; Build

• Height: Tall (like a basketball player), short, or average.

• Build: Slim (like a dancer), strong (like a swimmer).

• Or broad shoulders, sturdy, or athletic.

• Everyone has a unique body shape and size.

Face &amp; Hair

• Sparkling blue eyes, like a summer sky.

• Long, wavy brown hair, often in a ponytail.

• A small dimple appears when they smile.

• Tiny freckles dot their nose and cheeks.

Style &amp; Clothing

Clothing choices can tell us a lot about a person and their personality. For example, someone who often wears bright colors like yellow or orange might seem cheerful, while a person in neat, ironed clothes could be very organized. Think about if they prefer comfy hoodies like a gamer, or sporty jerseys like an athlete, to help describe them.

Youthful friends express diversity through clothing and language.

Describing a Person

Why describe people?; Start with general information.; Describe their appearance.; Talk about their personality.; Practice your new skills!

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