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Writing
A description of a person

• I can write a description of a person.

1 Look at the picture and complete the
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description with the words in the box.
Then listen and check.

brown glasses tall white short

This is my grandad, Marcus. He’s from
Germany but he lives near my house now.
He’s 77 years old and he’s very (1)...; he’s
1m86 tall.
His eyes are (2)... and he’s got (3)... for reading.
He’s got (4)..., straight hair. It’s grey and
(5)... now, but in old photos he’s got long,
black hair! His mouth is invisible because he’s
got a big, white moustache. He's my mum's dad. 3 In 40 - 60 words, write a description of
He has got a dog. Its name is Roxie. My grandad someone in your family. Follow these steps.
loves his dog, and they are very similar
Writing a description
in appearance. Victoria Education and Training JSC − victoria.vn−
of a person

Language
Apostrophes Step 1 Plan
Make notes about the person. Who is
English hasn't got accents (’) but it's
he/she? Think about their hair (length,
got apostrophes (she's). We use an apostrophe:
style and colour), their eyes and their height.
when a letter is missing
E.g. He’s (is) tall. He’s (has) got long fair hair. Step 2 Write

to indicate possession Write a first draft. Use your notes from
Step 1 and the description on this page
E.g. His father’s name (the name of his father).
to help you.

2 Look at the Language focus and correct the Step 3 Check
sentences below. Check your work. Check the apostrophes.

1 Hes from Ecuador.
2 Shes very tall. Step 4 Write
3 Her eyes are green and shes got glasses. Write your final copy and hand in

4 Hes got short wavy hair. your work.
5 Shes my cousins mum.

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