Analyze Passages

In this descriptive writing worksheet, students analyze short passages about historical objects and then craft their own detailed descriptions. Each passage provides sensory and contextual clues about an artifact-such as a pocket watch, clay pot, or satchel-and students use those clues to practice vivid, original writing. The activity strengthens observation, paraphrasing, and descriptive language skills while encouraging students to focus on texture, color, and emotional tone.

Curriculum Skills Explored

English Language Arts – Descriptive and Expository Writing

English Language Arts – Sensory Language and Detail Development

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Paraphrasing

Social Studies Integration – Observation and Artifact Analysis

This worksheet is part of our Describing Objects and Artifacts collection.