DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SILIGURI
CLASS: IX SESSION: 2025-26
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
TOPIC: DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH WRITING
A descriptive paragraph is a paragraph in which we give a detailed description of something. It
could be a person, situation or event. The writer should express well and make the writing
interesting.
Format
Detailed format of a descriptive paragraph-
Introduction (Introduce your topic in an interesting way so that the reader will become
interested in reading the rest of your paragraph.)
Body (Dwell on the topic more by giving elaborate details.)
Conclusion (give an overall statement which ends your writing piece perfectly. Do not b abrupt
in the ending.)
The following are some useful tips for descriptive writing:
Vocabulary (Wide vocabulary can impress the reader.)
Imagery (The descriptive paragraph should paint vivid images of the event or situation so
described.)
Literary devices (Use of literary devices like simile, alliteration, imagery can make the writing
sound more creative and beautiful.)
Do not exceed the word limit.
Make sure to avoid grammatical errors and maintain accuracy.
Descriptive Paragraph writing (Event)
Sample Descriptive Writing
You attended The Science Fair held at your school recently. Describe the event in the
form of a Descriptive Paragraph.
Last week a science fair was organized in our school. It was organized by the Science Club of our
school. The students and the teachers had worked hard for the fair. The fair was held in the big
hall of the school. The District Education Officer inaugurated The Science Fair.
The aim of the fair was to show the progress of our country in the field of science. Secondly, it
aimed at creating interest in science among the students. In the fair, more than 52 items were
on display. Most of these were working models. The model of the steam engine was wonderful.
Then there were charts that showed how an atomic chain reaction takes place. The model of the
space rocket was fascinating. The students who ran the different stalls explained things with
confidence.
Apart from the students, people from the city also visited the fair. They were impressed by it.
The District Education Council appreciated the work done by the students and the teachers.
Descriptive Paragraph writing (Situation)
You were giving an exam when the invigilator caught two of your classmates cheating.
Describe the situation in the form of a Descriptive Paragraph.
On September 14th, I had my Physics exam. The majority of us were scared of the subject.
Nevertheless, my classmates and I sat down to give our best.
Cheating was performed expertly by my classmates. However, this time the invigilator was a
serious and sharp teacher. Everyone knew not to cheat, but of course two students were willing
to take the risk. They were caught. Their papers were seized and were ordered to get up and
move to the Principal’s room for further action. Upon hearing this, one of them got a panic
attack. The invigilator called another invigilator, then the class teacher. Soon, it was chaos.
Everyone was distracted by the situation. In such panic few students forgot to write few
answers which they could easily write and score.
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SILIGURI
CLASS: IX
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
WORKSHEET
1. You attended the Annual Function held at your sister’s school. Describe the event in
the form of a Descriptive Paragraph.
2. 'Career Fair' was organised this year in your school. As many as 30 Institutes had put
up their stalls. Some of the participants included NIFT, NID, IIPM, and Computer
Academy, etc. The school had invited career counsellors as well. Being a Head
Girl/Boy, you were suddenly asked to address the gathering with an opening speech.
Write a description based on this situation.
