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England · Year 3 · Ages 7–8 · English

Descriptive Writing

Use varied vocabulary, precise nouns, adjectives and verbs to create a clear description.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can choose strong words that help a reader imagine.

Key words

describeadjectiveverbnoundetail
Quick practice

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  1. Senses: Write one sentence describing what you can hear in a storm.
  2. Adjectives: Improve 'the forest' using two precise adjectives.
  3. Verb: Replace 'went' in 'The fox went across the field' with a stronger verb.
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Adjectives

Improve 'the forest' using two precise adjectives.

Verb

Replace 'went' in 'The fox went across the field' with a stronger verb.

Show not tell

Instead of 'She was scared', describe one action that shows fear.

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. Any vivid relevant sentence.
  • 2. e.g. the dark, silent forest
  • 3. e.g. darted/crept/raced
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