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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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Identifying 5 Senses (2)
Read the descriptive passages. Identify the different senses the author has described.
Identifying 5 Senses (1)
Read the descriptive passages. Identify the different senses the author has described.
Descriptive Writing Template (2)
A 5 senses planning template to help learners organise their ideas and write a description.
Descriptive Writing Template (1)
A planning template to help learners organise their ideas and write a description.
5 Senses Writing Prompt: Owl
This worksheet scaffolds the reader in producing a descriptive writing passage about an owl.
5 Senses Writing Prompt: Ice Cream
This worksheet scaffolds the reader in producing a descriptive writing passage about an ice cream.
5 Senses Writing Prompt: Fun Fair
This worksheet scaffolds the reader in producing a descriptive writing passage about a fun fair.
5 Senses Writing Prompt: Bushfire
This worksheet scaffolds the reader in producing a descriptive writing passage about bushfires.
Looks Like, Sounds Like, Feels Like Graphic Organiser
An organiser to help identify imagery within a text or to plan writing.
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