GCSE, English Language, Paper 1 - Question 5 (Description)

Write a Description as Suggested by the Picture Task
This resource is designed to help students practice descriptive writing using a picture prompt to prepare for Q5 on Paper 1.

It encourages learners to expand their vocabulary and sentence structure through targeted activities. Students are guided to describe various elements in the picture, such as a dog, train tracks, a train, and surrounding plants, using provided adjectives like “playful,” “vibrant,” “gleaming,” and “lush.”

Before the student writes, than can practice using the targeted vocabulary related to different aspects of the picture.

In addition to vocabulary development activities, sentence starters such as prepositions, ING verbs, and “show not tell” strategies are offered to enhance the students’ descriptive abilities. Again, students can practice this prior to writing.

This resource serves as a practical tool for building confidence in writing vivid and engaging descriptions.