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Similes and Metaphors

Place a noun from your descriptive essay in the box to the left. Use the rectangle

to the right to write a metaphor or simile comparing the noun to something else.

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Teaching Tools

Grading Rubric for Descriptive Essays

Purpose Possible Points Student Score

Creates dominant

impression

Appeals to the

senses

Includes similes and

metaphors

Organized logically

Ends memorably

Appropriate length

and format

Uses proper grammar

and spelling

Additional feedback:

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Descriptive Peer Review Worksheet

Writer’s name: _______________________________ Date: ______________

Reviewer’s name: ____________________________

Essay title: __________________________________

1. What is the dominant impression in the essay? Do the ideas in the paper help

support this overall mood or feeling? Why or why not?

2. Which sensory details appeal most to you? Could any additional sensory details be

included to help you better imagine the subject? Is anything missing or unclear?

3. Are the ideas in the description organized logically? If not, which parts could be

rearranged?

4. Is the description more objective or subjective? Do you feel the author’s approach is

appropriate for the subject? Why or why not?

5. Does the description include similes and/or metaphors? If so, how effective are

they?

6. What part of the description is most memorable? Why?

7. What kinds of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the description?

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8. What final suggestions do you have for the author, if any?

Writing Topics

1. Imagine yourself in five years. You have completed your program of study in college

and are working in your field. Describe how you’d like to see yourself at that time.

Where do you work? What is your title? What is different about you? What has

remained the same?

2. Take a moment and consider what you look for in a partner. Write an essay

describing the perfect man or woman for you. This may be your current partner or

someone you hope to be with one day. Think about physical features and personality

traits. For example, do you look for someone with a sense of humor? Do you want

someone romantic or who loves sports?

3. Describe one of your pet peeves. Why does it bother you? When does this annoying

incident happen? Use sensory words to help your audience understand your

feelings.

4. Think about a teacher or coach from your past who had a positive influence on you.

Write an essay describing this individual and the impact he or she made. Consider

giving it to the person when you are done.

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