Fab lesson where pupils can create simile monsters. They draw the head, fold the paper, pass on, next pupil draws body, folds and passes on- finally, the feet. Collect all in and give out randomly. Pupils then label their monsters with descriptive similes- detail is needed! Finally, pick one good example and read out the similes to pupils whilst they draw them on mini whiteboards- most similar recieves a reward. :)

All differentiated

There's different versions of this sheet to match ability

There is also a higher and very weak sheet too. Just search for them

To help before writing a 'scary' story!

with lovely pictures to help

sentences

Uses the acronym TIP TOP

Used before an assessment, it can remind pupils of their targets

Fun starter to exercise students' memory and introduce them to new vocabulary words. Culminates in a descriptive writing exercise.

With a fab starter/memory game. Can be used with any chapter

Before pupils read the novel

And AFs, along with grade bands. Fab use of assessment for teachers as very easy to mark. Based on Chapter 11.

And grade bands so students can recieve a level

AS above

Using chapter 1 to help

Thinking about language devices

Looking at similar language used

Letter

Ready to use Powerpoint presentation to help pupils use verbs to improve their descriptive writing. Lesson was awarded 'Outstanding'.