In a description paragraph, you are writing about what a person, place, or thing is like. Sometimes, you may describe where a place is located.

Examples:	Write a paragraph describing what a polar bear looks like.
	Describe where Canada's industry is located.

The following words can help you to write a good description paragraph:

Properties

size
Example: Polar bears are big in size.

colour
Example: Polar bears are usually white in colour.

shape
Example: Polar bears have a special shape.

purpose
Example: The purpose of the polar bear's fur is to keep it warm.

Measurement

length
Example: The length of a polar bear's claws is 20 cm.

width
Example: The width of a polar bear's head is about 50 cm.

mass / weight
Example: Polar bears weigh up to 650 kg.

speed
Example: Polar bears can swim at a speed of 40 km per hour.

Analogy

is like
Example: A polar bear is like other bears in shape.

resembles
Example: A polar bear resembles other bears in shape.

Location

in
Example: Most of Canada's manufacturing is located in Ontario and Quebec.

above
Example: The ceiling is above us.

below
Example: Most of Ontario is below Hudson Bay.

beside
Example: Quebec is located beside Ontario.

near
Example: Many companies are located near Toronto.