language that creates a clear picture for the reader that is often found in fiction texts

the use of simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader

a linguistic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as', highlighting similarities to create vivid imagery

a linguistic device that gives human characteristics to non-human objects to create vivid imagery.

Linguistic features of descriptive writing

English

Practising using figurative language

Planning a stormy scene

Writing a stormy scene

Planning a desert island scene

Writing a desert island scene

Illustrating descriptive scenes

In this unit, pupils apply ambitious weather vocabulary in a range of figurative settings. In 'Poetry Inspired by Weather', pupils will analyse a range of poems that include ambitious weather vocabulary.

In 'Weather: Cloudy, Dark and Rainy Words', pupils learnt a range of ambitious vocabulary for different weathers. In this unit, pupils will apply ambitious weather vocabulary in a range of figurative settings.

In this unit, pupils practise discrete narrative writing skills, basing their writing around typical stormy or desert island weather. Pupils practise using figurative language appropriately and with increasing sophistication; they also finish the unit by illustrating their descriptive scene writing.

Weather: descriptive writing

Which text type is descriptive writing typically found in?

Which expanded noun phrases are best suited for a woodland scene?

gold coins in the sunlight, creating a treasure trove.

ancient soldiers, guarding secrets of the woods.

a freshly picked apple, invigorating with each breath.

Match two unlike things to create the most appropriate similes.

The fallen leaves covered the ground like towering skyscrapers.

The fallen leaves covered the ground like a herd of galloping horses.

The fallen leaves covered the ground like a colourful tapestry.

The fallen leaves covered the ground like crashing waves.

Which of the following is a correct simile?

The leaves on the forest floor were like a quilted blanket.

The soft forest floor welcomed each footstep with open arms.

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

Add the most appropriate adjective from the list below to complete this sentence: 'The __________ wizard cast a spell on the king.'

Dad __________ to take an extra biscuit from the tin.

We __________ driving to Scotland this Saturday.

John __________ the bridge to get to work.

Carla __________ rock climbing at the sports centre.

Match the correct form of the verb to each of the sentences.

What is the adverb in this sentence: 'Mr Smith's special chocolates mysteriously disappeared.'

Which adjectives best fit the gap in this sentence to make a noun phrase: 'Saira intends to buy __________ house .'

Which of these sentences contain adverbial phrases?

Complete the sentences by matching the first part of the sentence with the adverbial detail.

Starter Quiz

Add the most appropriate adjective from the list below to complete this sentence: 'The __________ wizard cast a spell on the king.'