Description Paragraph

Examples:	Write a paragraph describing what a polar bear looks like.
	Describe where Canada's industry is located.

The following words can help you to write a good description paragraph:

Helper Words:

Properties	Measurement	Analogy	Location
size	length	is like	in
colour	width	resembles	above
shape	mass/weight		below
purpose	speed		beside
			near
			north/east/south/west

size
Example:     Polar bears are big in size.

colour
Example:     Polar bears are usually white in colour.

shape
Example:     Polar bears have a special shape.

purpose
Example:     The purpose of the polar bear's fur is to keep it warm.

length
Example:     The length of a polar bear's claws is 20 cm.

width
Example:     The width of a polar bear's head is about 50 cm.

mass / weight
Example:     Polar bears weigh up to 650 kg.

speed
Example:     Polar bears can swim at a speed of 40 km per hour.

is like
Example:     A polar bear is like other bears in shape.

resembles
Example:     A polar bear resembles other bears in shape.

in
Example:     Most of Canada's manufacturing is located in Ontario and Quebec.

above
Example:     The ceiling is above us.

below
Example:     Most of Ontario is below Hudson Bay.

beside
Example:     Quebec is located beside Ontario.

near
Example:     Many companies are located near Toronto.

north / east / south / west
Example:     Ontario is west of Quebec.