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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • APPEARANCE & DESCRIPTION

Missing Person Report: Describing Someone

Learn to describe people's appearance using 'have/has got' and 'be + adjective'. Practice with a police report and activities.

Missing Person Report: Describing Someone
💬 Warm-up
1 What words can you use to describe a person's height?
2 What words can you use to describe hair?
3 Have you ever seen a missing person poster? What was on it?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use 'have/has got' to describe hair and facial features.
  • Use 'be + adjective' to describe height and build.
  • Write a short police report describing a missing person.
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📚 Vocabulary

1.
tall
"My brother is very tall — he plays basketball."
above average height
2.
short
"The man was short, only about 1.6 meters."
below average height
3.
slim
"She is slim and exercises every day."
thin in an attractive way
4.
curly
"I have curly hair that is hard to brush."
hair that forms small waves or rings
5.
straight
"His hair is straight and dark brown."
hair that goes down without curls
6.
beard
"He has a short beard on his chin."
hair on a man's face
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
tall
above average height
short
below average height
slim
thin in an attractive way
curly
hair that forms small waves or rings
straight
hair that goes down without curls
beard
hair on a man's face

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. My hair is straight and I never use a curling iron.
2. He doesn't have a mustache, but he has a beard that is well-trimmed.
3. The basketball player is very tall and can reach the hoop easily.
4. The model is slim and wears size small clothes.
5. Her hair is not straight; it is curly and bouncy.
6. The new student is short but very fast at running.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. My hair is straight and I never use a curling iron.
2. He doesn't have a mustache, but he has a beard that is well-trimmed.
3. The basketball player is very tall and can reach the hoop easily.
4. The model is slim and wears size small clothes.
5. Her hair is not straight; it is curly and bouncy.
6. The new student is short but very fast at running.

📖 Reading

A Missing Person Report

Police need your help. A 16-year-old girl, Mia Roberts, is missing. She was last seen at Green Park at 5 PM on Tuesday. Mia is tall for her age, about 1.75 meters, and she is slim. She has long, straight brown hair and blue eyes. She usually wears glasses.

Mia has a small birthmark on her left cheek. She was wearing a blue jacket, black jeans, and white sneakers. She also has a silver ring on her right hand. If you see Mia, please call the police at 555-1234. She is friendly and kind, but we are worried about her.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the missing person's name?
Her name is Mia Roberts.
2.
Where was Mia last seen?
She was last seen at Green Park.
3.
Describe Mia's height and build.
She is tall and slim.
4.
What is special about her face?
She has a small birthmark on her left cheek.
5.
What was she wearing?
She was wearing a blue jacket, black jeans, and white sneakers.

🎧 Listening Practice

Witness Interview

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the witness's name?
Her name is Jessica.
2.
Was the man tall or short?
He was tall, about 1.85 meters.
3.
Did the man have a beard?
Yes, he had a short, brown beard.
4.
What color was the man's hair and what was it like?
His hair was curly and dark.
5.
What was the man wearing on his head?
He was wearing a red cap.

🗣️ Pair Work

Describe Someone from a Photo

"Work with a partner. Look at a photo of a person (your teacher will show one or you can use a picture from your phone). Describe the person without saying their name. Your partner guesses who it is. Take turns."

👉 Step 1: One student describes the person's height, build, hair, and clothes using 'have/has got' and 'be + adjective'.

👉 Step 2: The other student guesses the person. Switch roles after each guess.

👉 Step 3: Use at least four vocabulary words from the list in your description.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: tall short slim curly straight beard
✍️ WRITING

Write a Police Report

Write a police report for a missing person. Describe the person's height, build, hair, and 1 unique feature. Use 'have/has got' and 'be + adjective'. Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write at least 80 words.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Include height, build, hair, and one unique feature (e.g., glasses, birthmark, scar).
  • Structure the report with a clear subject and call to action.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Witness Talk: Describe a Crime Scene Person

Record a 45-second talk. Imagine you saw someone at a store. Describe their height, build, hair, and clothes.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record for 45 seconds.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Start with 'I saw a person who...'.
  • Speak clearly at a natural pace.
  • End with what the person was doing.
Helpful Phrases
  • I saw a person who was...
  • He/She had ... hair.
  • The person was wearing...
  • He/She looked... years old.
  • From far away, I think...
  • One thing I remember is...