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FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
FACT- A Fact is " something that actually exists; reality; truth.ETYMOLOGY- The word Fact derives from the Latin Factum and was first used in English with the same meaning " a thing done or performed" a use that is not obsolete. The current usage of " something that has really occurred or happened " dates back to 16th century.FACTUAL DESCRIPTION- To factually describe something is to present it as it is or appears to be.
Points to Remember How to describe; an event/ a process/ a place/ an object • Think of the main points • Organize these points In a logical sequence • Don’t use I/ We/ You • Write the paragraph in simple present tense (For events – use past tense) • Give it a heading. • Use link words like (first, then, next, finally) • Follow the word limit – 125 words.
Points to Remember Factual Description of an object/place • Write the description in exact order in which it’s found/placed. • Start with a general description and then move to specific details. • Start with the description of the exterior and then describe the interior, i.e. first outside, then inside. • Give it a heading. • Don’t use I/ We/ You. • Follow the word limit – 125 words.
Points to Remember Factual Description of a process: • Remember to describe it in the order in which things actually happen/ are done. • Use present tense. • Use link words to organise the points that describe the process. • Don’t use I/ We/ You. • Give it a heading. • Follow the word limit – 125 words.
Points to Remember Factual Description of an event: • Use past tense to describe the event. • All factual description are written in one long paragraph. • Give it a heading. • Don’t use I/ We/ You. • Follow the word limit – 125 words.
PAIR ACTIVITY a) Form pairs b) Blindfold your partner c) Describe the picture in front of you to your partner. Time- two minutes d) Remove the picture and the blindfold. e) Write a description of the picture as described to you by your partner without any fresh inputs from your partner. Word limit-100 words. f) Read out the description to the class. g) See the actual picture. h) Pick out the mistakes and omissions. i) Rewrite the factual description.
Write the following • Cell Phone • Your desk in the class • Your best friend