This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in descriptive papers. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Descriptive Papers: Key Elements."

A slideshow introducing the topic of word choice and discussing its importance.

This reading resource provides vocabulary words with definitions. All words are related to character development and character traits. A link to associated review activities is included.

This tutorial focuses on transitions including transitional devices, lists of common transition words and phrases, transitions between paragraphs with examples, and separate lists of transition words for descriptive, narrative, and...

Slideshow explores text structure and delves into cause and effect, compare/contrast, description, problem/solution, and more.

This page offers descriptions and pictures painted by members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), illustrating the story of Arjuna and Krishna.

A broad selection of images featuring fresh water can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

This lesson introduces adjectives and provides examples. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Adjectives."

This interesting site starts out with a map of the Agora of Acropolis. By clicking on various locations of the map, you are linked to more detailed descriptions. Scroll down below the map for an alphabetical listing of different Greek...

A gallery of artwork from 5 different museums housed in one domain. Search for the Greek or Roman character you are studying and find the appropriate artwork to suit. A "Whos Who" module contains a small description of each character,...

This is a site filled with little bits of information about a broad range within the overall view of the Column of Phocas. Within the descriptive text are blue-highlighted words that open up to links with more information. There are many...

The University of Washington offers a description of how the ear works, plus plenty of fascinating facts. Includes labeled diagram of the ear, sound clips of vocabulary words, and links to pages for further investigation.

The University of Washington offers a description of how the ear works, plus plenty of fascinating facts. Includes labeled diagram of the ear, sound clips of vocabulary words, and links to pages for further investigation.

Too cute for words, here is a picture and description of the Elf Owl, the smallest owl in the Sonoran Desert.