This resource introduces children to writing sentences with more variety and detail when describing story settings. The PowerPoint models how to use the five senses alongside techniques such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia to bring a setting to life.… Read More »Writing Effective Setting Descriptions
This resource introduces children to writing sentences with greater detail and variety when describing characters. The PowerPoint models how to use adjectives, similes, powerful verbs and show don’t tell while the planning sheet helps pupils organise their ideas about appearance,… Read More »Writing Effective Character Descriptions
This lesson pack helps children understand the difference between vague and detailed writing. The PowerPoint introduces how to make sentences more specific using adjectives, expanded noun phrases and similes while the task sheet gives pupils the chance to practise by… Read More »Writing Specific Descriptions
This Story Opening resource helps children learn how to start a story in an engaging way. The PowerPoint introduces the key elements of an opening: introducing a character, setting the scene and adding an exciting event. The planning sheet guides… Read More »Writing a Story Opening
This resource teaches children how to make their writing more descriptive by comparing one thing to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’. The PowerPoint introduces the idea with clear explanations and examples while the differentiated task sheets provide practice through matching,… Read More »Similes
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
