Describing My Home
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What you will learn
- 1Write sentences about your home using describing words for rooms and special places
- 2Give a reason with because for why you love your home
Mini Lesson
Your home is a special place. Writing about it lets the reader step inside and see what makes it yours. The key is choosing the right describing words for each room and place.
Starter 1 — My home is …
- Describe the whole home with one or two describing words.
- Think about its size, how it feels, or how it looks.
- Example: My home is small and very cozy.
Starter 2 — My favorite room is …
- Name one special room and describe what makes it great.
- Rooms and places: kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom, garden.
- Example: My favorite room is the kitchen because it smells wonderful.
Starter 3 — In my [room] there is …
- Use there is or there are to describe what is in a room.
- Example: In my bedroom there is a big soft bed.
- Add a describing word before the object for a richer picture.
Close with because
- End your writing by saying why your home is special.
- Example: I love my home because my family is there.
- Because gives the reader your personal reason.
Words to know
Describing word
A word that tells what something looks, feels, or seems like
e.g. cozy, bright, warm, quiet, sunny
Room
A space inside a home with its own purpose
e.g. kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom
Because
A word used to give a reason
e.g. I love my home because my family is there.
Ask yourself: "Did I name a room, use a describing word, and give a reason with because?"
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