English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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Student 6: The topic sentence might be, “Ghana’s history is rich with cultural heritage and

significant events that have shaped its present.”

Teacher: Perfect! The major supporting sentence could be, “From ancient kingdoms to

modern independence, Ghana has a storied past that reflects its resilience and diversity.”

And what about the supporting details?

Student 7: They would elaborate on the major supporting sentence. For example,

describing the ancient Ghana Empire, the colonial era, and the struggle for independence.

Teacher: Exactly! Now, let’s talk about how to use sensory details effectively. How do

sensory details enhance descriptive writing?

Student 8: They make the descriptions more vivid and help the reader to really experience

what’s being described.

Teacher: Right. For instance, if we describe the smell of a market, mentioning the rich,

diverse scents of fish, tomatoes, fruits, and spices helps the reader imagine being there. What

about taste? How could we use taste in a description?

Student 9: We could describe how something tastes, like saying a pie has a buttery, flaky

crust and a sweet, juicy filling.

Teacher: Great example! And what about touch? How might we describe the feel of a school

table?

Student 10: We could talk about the smooth, cool surface of the table and the sturdy metal

legs.

Teacher: Excellent. Finally, let’s touch on figurative language. How does it add to

descriptive writing?

Student 11: It adds depth and makes descriptions more engaging by using metaphors,

similes, and personification.