Portfolio: Write a short paragraph about your favourite character in a book (90 words). Write: name; appearance; character; what is special about him/her.

Model paragraph (90 words)

My favourite character in a book is Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. She has thick brown hair and brown eyes, and she often carries a lot of books. Hermione is clever, brave and very loyal to her friends. She works hard at school and never gives up when a problem is difficult. What is special about her is that she uses her intelligence to help others and to fight for what is right. I admire her because she shows that being smart and kind is a real kind of courage.

How to write a similar paragraph

1. Name and book: introduce the character and where they are from.
2. Appearance: describe hair, eyes, clothes or another visible feature.
3. Character: use adjectives such as kind, brave, funny, clever.
4. What is special: explain why you admire this character.
5. Use the present simple: She has…, She is…, She helps…
6. Link your ideas with and, because, when, but.

This paragraph covers all four points and is exactly 90 words.