Great descriptive/creative writing example - erupting volcano! Descriptive paragraph included plus: Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of the point at which a volcano erupts. Illustrates expanded noun phrases//fronted adverbials/varied sentence structures Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! Powerpoint : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 Dragons as a word doc: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Abandoned House: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981

Descriptive writing paragraph example for KS2. Approaching an abandoned house through a dark forest at night. Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

Powerpoint covering some of main aspects of KS2 Figurative Language devices: Alliteration/Metaphor/Simile Power of 3/Repetition Personification Powerful adjectives/adverbs Use of 5 senses to make writing more impactful Plus example paragraph for illustration purposes. Here are further links for KS2 Paragraph Examples: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph and Wordbank (Powerpoint) – Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Same paragraph as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 KS2 Creative Writing/Using figurative language – how to make writing more exciting: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981

Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - describing a thunderstorm. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. Also included are notes re: which features to include to make writing more expressive. Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2. Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (powerpoint) Dragon hunting: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Same dragon paragraph as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

Some fun facts and information about the history of Halloween and the traditions that we continue today, including trick or treating and pumpkin carving - with appropriate safety notes on these activities. Suitable for Upper Years KS1 and KS2. Presented as both Powerpoint and PDF for ease of access.

Fun activity for whole class. Can they use the code on each page to work out the punch lines for some fun, silly jokes. Simple alphabetical code used. Good starter/ice breaker activity for the whole class. Suitable for KS2 and upper KS1