Grade 5 · Writing · Challenge
Free Description & Explanation worksheet - version 20
Grade 5 description & explanation practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Description & Explanation
Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-DXC8SL-CYKO
1.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about a historical event from two viewpoints.
2.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about how a structure's form supports its function.
3.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the tradeoffs in choosing between two solutions.
4.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the difference between weather and climate.
5.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about a difficult process broken into ordered steps.
6.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about how figurative language changes a description.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 20
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about a historical event from two viewpoints.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about how a structure's form supports its function.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the tradeoffs in choosing between two solutions.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the difference between weather and climate.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about a difficult process broken into ordered steps.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about how figurative language changes a description.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
Worked example
Choose an organizing structure and use precise details or ordered steps.
Common mistake
Adding details that do not support the main purpose.
Helpful hint
Group details by sense, category, cause, or sequence.