The New Indian School W.L.L.
, Bahrain
CLASS IX - Descriptive Paragraph
A Descriptive paragraph is a focused and detail-rich account of a specific
topic. Paragraphs in this style often have a concrete focus. These
paragraphs help readers feel and sense the details that the writer wants to
convey. To write a descriptive paragraph, you must study your topic
closely, make a list of the details you observe, and organize those details
into a logical structure.
Every descriptive paragraph will take a somewhat different form, but the
following model is a straightforward way to get started.
• A topic sentence that identifies the topic and briefly explains its
significance.
• Supporting sentences that describe the topic in specific, vivid
ways, using the details you've listed during brainstorming.
• Use appropriate transitional phrases so that the paragraph will be
well organized and structured.
• A concluding sentence that circles back to the topic's significance
Arrange the details in an order that makes sense for your topic. In your
final draft, the details should follow a logical pattern, with each sentence
connecting to the sentences that come before and after it.
Description: (Person)
My Grandmother
I am fortunate to have my grandmother. She’s truly an angel. My mother
is fond of her and always asks for her advice before doing anything. My
grandmother’s name is Savitha. She is short and plump, with a slight
hunch. Her face is a criss-cross of wrinkles. Her hair is a silver grey and
she neatly combs it into a small bun. She’s very soft spoken and always
has a sweet smile for everyone.
My ‘nana’ as I fondly call her, is very loving and kind. She’s loved by all.
I always love to visit her for the delicious food, she prepares for us,
whenever we are at home. She has a pet dog and cat and a few chickens
too. She loves animals. She likes gardening and has many flowering plants
and some fruit bearing trees, as well. I love to listen to her stories about
her past. She’s such a fun-loving person. I’m inspired by her zest for life
and the positive approach towards everything. I have learnt many things
from her.
I cherish the memories of my time spent with her and pray for her good
health. It’s a blessing to have her with us. I love my ‘nana’ a lot.
Qn 2. Write a short descriptive paragraph on the famous Indian scientist
Sir CV Raman in 100-150 words on the basis of the following inputs.
Born on 7 November 1888 in Madras—Physician by profession—worked
in the field of light scattering—the discovery is known as ‘Raman
Effect’—won Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery—elected ‘Fellow of
the Royal Society’ in 1924—in 1954 India honoured him with its highest
civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’—breathed his last on 21 November 1970.
Answer
C.V RAMAN
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman born on 7 November 1888, in the
former Madras Province of India (presently Tamil Nadu) was an Indian
physician who carried out ground-breaking work in the field of light
scattering. He discovered that when light traverses a transparent material.
Some of the deflected light changes wavelength. This phenomena of
“Raman effect” earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize for Physics.
Raman was honoured with a large number of honorary doctorates and
memberships of scientific societies. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal
Society early in his career in 1924 and knighted in 1929. He later resigned
from the fellowship in 1968 for reasons unrecorded, the only Indian FRS
ever to do so.
In 1954, India honoured him with its highest civilian award, the Bharat
Ratna and celebrates National Science Day on 28 February of every year
to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect in 1928. Raman
breathed his last on 21 November 1970
