Literary Techniques

This Show Don’t Tell resource helps children improve their descriptive writing by showing a character’s feelings through actions and expressions rather than simply naming the emotion. The PowerPoint introduces the idea with clear examples while the differentiated task sheets provide… Read More »Show Don’t Tell

This resource helps children develop their descriptive writing by learning how to use adjectives effectively. The PowerPoint introduces what adjectives are and how they add detail to nouns, moving from simple examples to expanded noun phrases. A task sheet and… Read More »Adjectives to Write an Effective Description

This resource helps children discover how a little exaggeration can improve their writing. The PowerPoint guides them through fun, easy steps while the activities give plenty of chances to play with language and create bold, imaginative sentences. It’s a simple… Read More »Exaggeration to Describe

This resource introduces children to the power of alliteration, showing them how repeating sounds can make writing more memorable and exciting. Through clear examples, interactive activities and differentiated tasks, pupils learn to experiment with verbs, adjectives and adverbs to create… Read More »Alliteration