Descriptive Paragraph Writing Prompts

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Choose ONE prompt below and write a detailed descriptive paragraph. Use sensory language (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) and vivid adjectives to help your reader imagine the scene. Aim for 8-12 sentences.

📝 Choose Your Prompt:

🌊 A: Describe a stormy day at the beach

🌲 B: Describe walking through a dense, mysterious forest

🍰 C: Describe a bustling bakery on a Saturday morning

🏛️ D: Describe an ancient, abandoned castle

✓ Before you begin, make sure to include:

☐ At least 3 different sensory details (what you see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)
☐ Strong adjectives and descriptive vocabulary
☐ Varied sentence lengths to create interest
☐ A clear picture for your reader

My chosen prompt: _____

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