Tension Building Techniques
An overview of 6 tension building techniques.
Simple, Compound or Complex? (2)
Identify simple, compound and complex sentences.
Initial Letters CVC Words 1
The beginning letters of CVC words are missing. Use the picture to help write them in.
Metaphors Poster
A poster explaining metaphors. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘dis’ ‘in’ ‘non’ Prefixes
This spelling worksheet focuses on the prefixes ‘il’, ‘im’, ‘in’ and ‘ir’.
Figurative Language Card Game
A card game to help reinforce figurative language (similes, metaphors and personification). Laminate for a long-lasting resource.
-ad Picture & Word Match
Write the CVC words under the matching pictures.
Learning Synonyms
A worksheet to help introduce synonyms.
Persuade: Burgers or Pizza? (2)
Plan and write to persuade others whether burgers or pizza is better (middle and upper years).
Personification Poem: ‘Goodnight’
A poem using personification titled ‘Goodnight’.
Tension Building Brainstorm
Brainstorm examples of how you could use each technique in your own writing.
Initial Sound Picture Find: Letter T
Find and colour the pictures that start with the letter T.