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Browse our collection of descriptive writing worksheets and resources. Descriptive writing is writing that describes people, places, animals or objects in such a way that allows readers to build strong images in their mind. We can do this by using vivid verbs, precise adjectives and by including multiple senses in our descriptions. Watch our Descriptive Writing Video.
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Show, Don’t Tell Locations
Describe various locations by focusing on sensory details and actions, rather than simply naming the places. Perfect for enhancing descriptive writing skills and bringing settings to life.
Show, Don’t Tell Feelings
Transform emotions into vivid descriptions with this worksheet! Instead of directly stating how characters feel, use their physical reactions to reveal their emotions
Show, Don’t Tell Activity Cards
Each card presents a specific feeling, and students must use descriptive writing to 'show' the emotion in action, without simply stating it.
Descriptive Writing Prompt Set
A set of 7 writing worksheets. Each worksheet features a picture of a scene, encouraging students to describe it in detail.
Show, Don’t Tell Poster
A poster that uses examples to illustrate the idea of writing that ‘shows' rather than 'tells'.
Show, Don’t Tell: Colour Match
Colour code the passages of text to indicate whether they ‘show’ or ‘tell’.
Five Senses to Build Tension: Race
Write a paragraph to describe a car race.
Five Senses to Build Tension: Skydive
Write a paragraph to describe a person skydiving.
Five Senses to Build Tension: Boat
Write a paragraph to describe a crew on board a small fishing boat during a violent storm.
Week of Sentences: Set 3
Use the pictures to help write a new sentence each day. This set contains weeks 9 to 12.
Week of Sentences: Set 2
Use the pictures to help write a new sentence each day. This set contains weeks 5 to 8.
Week of Sentences: Set 1
Use the pictures to help write a new sentence each day. Set contains weeks 1 to 4.
Sentence Writing Prompts Set (2)
Middle years sentence writing prompts. Includes 45 writing cards.
Sentence Writing Prompts Set (1)
Early years sentence writing prompts. Includes 36 writing cards.
Describe a Pirate Writing Task
Use words from the word bank to write a descriptive paragraph about a pirate.
Descriptive Writing Prompt Cards Set 1
A set of 20 descriptive writing prompt cards designed for the early and middle years.
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