Assignment 2 | Model Answer: Descriptive Writing

 Assignment 2 of your coursework portfolio focuses on descriptive writing. Below is a guide that includes a model answer to help you craft an effective and engaging response.

 

Structuring Your Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing is about observing and capturing a moment. Think of it like describing a scene through the lens of a camera—showing what you “see” without interacting with it. Here’s a six-step structure to guide your writing:

1. Panoramic View:
• Start with a broad description of the scene.
• Set the time, mood, and atmosphere.
2. Zoom In:
• Focus on one small detail or feature that is less obvious.
• Describe it vividly.
3. Single Line:
• Use one powerful line to capture the key feeling of the scene.
4. Shift Focus:
• Move your attention to another part of the scene.
• For example, if you started with the foreground, shift to the background.
5. Another Shift:
• Pick a final detail or something just out of view (e.g., a shadow or distant sound).
6. Pan Out:
• Return to the overall scene, but describe how it has changed—consider changes in mood, light, or time.

 

Model Answer

 

The below model answer is based on the following question:

 

Describe a wild place.

 

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