Practise Writing: Descriptive Language

This printable teacher resource is designed to support an organised and effective classroom. As part of the Gifted and Talented Teacher collection of teaching resources, it combines clarity, function, and thoughtful design to support learning while enhancing your classroom environment.

Practise Writing: Descriptive Language

Descriptive language comes in many shapes and forms. This teacher resource hones in on characterisation: indirect and direct, as well as figurative language. It provides students with a structured approach to understanding such concepts, and the opportunity to put these concepts into practice. 

What's included in this teacher resource?

• Characterisation 
  • indirect characterisation: STEAL acronym
  • direct characterisation: character profile
• Figurative Language
  • definitions of 11 figures of speech
  • examples of 11 figures of speech
  • tasks for 11 figures of speech

Recommended Printing:

• Print this resource in its task card format and store in a 4 x 6 inch task card box.
• The pages with 4 task cards to an A4 page will fit perfectly into the task card boxes or equivalent. No reformatting is required. 
• Use the A4 version of this resource as posters to display in your classroom. Print in A4 or A3.

Disclaimer: stationery and task card boxes are used for prop purposes and are not included in the digital download. Gifted and Talented Teacher does not refund or exchange digital products. 

Format: PDF

Recommended Age: Year 3 - Year 6