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EYFS/KS1 Character Description Word Mat

Use this wonderful KS1 Character Description Word Mat to help children use words that describe characters. It’s a fantastic word mat that will help your children with their creative writing and storytelling skills. Are you reading a fiction story? Why not encourage your children to match the appropriate words to the character or characters ...
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· Oct 12, 2017
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Character Description Word Mat

Character descriptions are a great way to develop great creative and descriptive writing skills. After all, all of your children's favourite stories are filled with character words to shape their vibrant and detailed characters. We have developed this character word mat to help your students understand how to develop well-rounded characters for ...
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· Apr 18, 2022
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Harry Potter: Describing Characters Word Mat Pack [Ages 7-11]

We’ve teamed up with Bloomsbury Publishing to bring you this amazing Harry Potter Character Description Pack. It contains beautifully illustrated word banks for 7 of the main characters from the wizarding world of Harry Potter, including: Harry Potter; Hermione Granger; Ronald Weasley; Draco Malfoy; Rubeus Hagrid; Lord Voldemort; Albus ...
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· Oct 4, 2020
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Different Ways to Personify Word Mat

You can use this Personification KS2 Word Mat as a great visual aid for all kinds of fictional writing. The word mat is split up into four sections – Emotions and character traits, gender, actions and body parts. Here are some examples of personifying in these different ways: The brambles spitefully lashed out at me, (emotions and character ...
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· Sep 5, 2016
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Character Adjective Word Mat IKEA Tolsby/Fiestad Frame

This character adjective word mat offers a selection of adjectives that children can use to describe a character. We've included four sheets that you can cut out and these fit perfectly into the IKEA Tolsby/Fiestad Frames. Simply place these cards in a frame and put on tables so the children can refer to them during a writing session. The ...
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· Dec 1, 2020
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How to Edit and Improve a Character Description

In this video, Twinkl Teacher Lloyd demonstrates How to Edit and Improve a Character Description. Check out these fantastic resources using this link: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/year-4-edit-and-improve-with-mr-whoops-character-description-resource-pack-t2-e-41973 0:00 How to Edit and Improve a Character Description 0:29 What resources ...
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· Dec 3, 2021
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KS1 Superheroes Descriptive Word Mat

Use this great descriptive word mat to support your KS1 class with using ambitious vocabulary when learning about superheroes. The mat will also be useful to support your pupils’ independent writing and developing spelling skills.If you're looking for more related superhero activities, find our category page, here.
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· Jun 14, 2023
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Character Description Writing Template For KS2

This activity set from Twinkl allows your KS2 child to plan and describe the feelings, looks and personality of the characters in their story writing! Describe a character yourself, either recreate a character from a well-known story, or create your very own character. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bz3ba While you’re here, why not take a look at ...
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· Feb 25, 2021
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea Descriptive Word Mat

Based on Judith Kerr’s well-loved story, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, our Tiger Who Came to Tea Description Word Mat is the perfect way to create an outstanding descriptive writing lesson. Download with just a click to find a beautifully illustrated mat, designed in partnership with the book’s publisher, Harper Collins. The mat includes ...
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· Jan 6, 2023
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Farmer Duck Descriptive Word Mat [Ages 5-7]

Created in partnership with Walker Books, this 'Farmer Duck' descriptive word mat is a fantastic resource to support your pupils. It is ideal to use in KS1 to encourage children to write about the story. The word mat contains effective adjectives and verbs to describe different things in 'Farmer Duck', such as how the duck is feeling, how you ...
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· Mar 31, 2013
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Character Description For Kids // Learning From Home

Your students can learn how to write great character descriptions. Expand their English Writing knowledge by using interesting language to come up with vivid and accurate descriptions. Challenge your students to take their descriptions a step further, and write about personality as well as appearance. Simile Writing For Kids: https://youtu.be ...
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· Aug 19, 2020
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KS2 The Vikings Descriptive Word Mat

Use this fantastic Vikings Descriptive Word Mat to support your KS2 class to develop their vocabulary and descriptive writing on the subject of the Vikings. This Descriptive Word Mat is ideal for supporting independent writing and great for encouraging children to uplevel their work. You can discover new ways to teach the Vikings by reading our ...
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· Nov 30, 2019
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KS2 Macbeth Word Mat

Our KS2 Macbeth Word Mat is a colourful resource designed to help students improve their knowledge and understanding of Macbeth. It also provides learners with a list of words to describe Macbeth. It contains key characters and locations from the play, such as Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the Three Witches, and Scotland. By using this word mat ...
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· Sep 12, 2012
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KS2 Descriptive Word Mat: The Victorians

This great descriptive word mat can be used as a display piece or table prompt to allow pupils to improve their own work when writing descriptively or creatively about life during the reign of Queen Victoria. Containing adjectives which describe many aspects of Victorian life, the mat is perfect for expanding vocabulary, uplevelling writing and ...
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· May 21, 2022
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Handa's Surprise Descriptive Word Mat

This exciting descriptive word mat is based on 'Handa's Surprise', the well-loved children's picture book written and illustrated by Eileen Browne. It's ideal for use in a fun KS1 or EYFS English lesson to teach children how they can identify descriptive words in simple stories. The story is all about Handa's journey to take a basket of fruit ...
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· Jun 19, 2020
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Writing a Character Description KS2 Resource Pack

For lots more character description resources and lots of other exciting English resources, make your very own Twinkl account here. This resource will guide children towards writing gripping and creative character descriptions. The character description KS2 pack includes a PowerPoint which takes children through an example character description ...
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· Jan 11, 2015
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KS1 Descriptive Word Mat Bumper Pack

Print off this handy bumper pack of descriptive word mats so that your KS1 children have everything they need when completing descriptive writing tasks. From the RMS Titanic to Halloween and from plastic pollution to old and new toys, this great bumper pack contains descriptive word mats full of handy adjectives and prompts to support your KS1 ...
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· Jan 22, 2020
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The Romans KS2 Descriptive Word Mat

This great descriptive word mat can be used as a display piece or table prompt to allow children to improve their own work when writing descriptively about the Roman Empire. It contains adjectives which describe many aspects of Roman life, for example, the clothing, currency and soldiers. The Roman descriptive mat is perfect for expanding ...
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· Dec 12, 2019
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KS2 Descriptive Word Mat: Journey into Space

To discover and use lots more exciting English resources, create your own Twinkl account here. This out-of-this-world word mat features lots of ambitious adjectives and higher-level vocabulary words to describe space. It's the perfect visual aid to inspire your pupils when they're writing creatively and descriptively about a journey into space ...
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· Feb 15, 2021
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KS2 Character Descriptions Picture Prompts Resource Pack

Use this colourful and engaging resource with your KS2 pupils to encourage them to use a wider range of descriptive language to write about interesting characters. This handy pack includes ten different character picture prompt activity sheets. Each sheet has an example sentence using descriptive language and children will enjoy thinking of ...
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· May 13, 2020
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Oliver Twist Character Word Mat

This word mat features key vocabulary from the story of Oliver Twist. Great as a prompt for retelling the story, and as a spelling reference during independent writing tasks.
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· Dec 1, 2015
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KS2 Tropical Rainforests Descriptive Word Mat

This descriptive KS2 rainforest word mat is great to use as a display piece or table prompt to allow pupils to improve their own work when writing descriptively or creatively about the rainforest. Containing adjectives which describe many aspects of life in the rainforest, the mat is perfect for expanding vocabulary, improving writing and ...
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· Dec 10, 2013
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The Iron Man Word Mat

This handy word mat features some of the main vocabulary from this popular children's story. Word mats are perfect for supporting your little learners during independent writing activities, and for encouraging them to branch out and try new vocabulary.
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· Sep 5, 2012
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Stone Age Boy Character Comparison Activity Pack

Are you reading the story ‘Stone Age Boy’ with your class? Well, we have the perfect resource for you! This comprehensive lesson pack, produced in partnership with Walker books, contains a variety of resources to help children understand and describe the ‘Stone Age Boy’ characters!This Stone Age Boy Characters Comparison Activity ...
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· Mar 18, 2020
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Animal Adjectives Word Mat

This simple animal adjective word mat features key vocabulary for describing animals. An adjective words mat is a great resource to keep on hand as a prompt and spelling reference during independent writing tasks and other activities. Students can use this animal adjective words mat as a guide for writing about or describing their favourite ...
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· Jun 25, 2013
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KS2 Descriptive Setting Word Mat: Castles Word Mat

Use this handy word mat as an independent writing prompt to support pupils with developing their vocabulary and using ambitious adjectives to describe castles inside and out. Wait, there's more... Are you looking for a new challenge? Step into the magical and puzzling world of Adventure at Dragon Castle - a Twinkl Puzzled Adventure Book. Mazes ...
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· Jun 3, 2013
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Monster Adjectives Word Mat

This wonderful Adjectives Word Mat resource is split into five categories:SizePatternsColourPersonalityShapeThese five sections are filled with great adjective options to use when talking about these aspects of appearance, especially in the case of monsters!This Adjectives Word Mat is a fun and engaging resource for children to enjoy. Paired ...
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· Sep 7, 2016
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Settings Adjective Word Mat

Use this great word mat as a visual resource for story-writing with KS1 children. Includes adjectives, accompanied by handy illustrations, to help give your class ideas when writing a setting. This classroom resource would be fantastic if laminated and used on display or as part of a writing toolkit. Alternatively, it could be used to support ...
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· Sep 16, 2019
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KS1 Minibeasts Descriptive Word Mat

Use this great descriptive word mat to support your KS1 class with using creative vocabulary on the topic of minibeasts. The mat could also be used to support your pupils’ independent writing and developing spelling skills.
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· Sep 23, 2020
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Sentence Opener Examples Word Mat Pack

Word mats are often used as a supportive tool during independent writing activities. Place these mats where pupils can easily see them, whether that’s on their tables or as part of a working wall to help create varied fronted adverbials and subordinate clauses. Pupils may like to take a look at these word mats to remind them to use a range of ...
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· Sep 19, 2022
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How to Describe People Vocabulary Word Mat for Learners of EAL

This word mat presents EAL learners with useful vocabulary to describe people's appearances, including hair, eyes, height, clothes and accessories. Included within a sentence context, the attractive illustrations and key words help EAL learners visualise the vocabulary and understand how to use it to describe people. Why not use this word mat ...
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· Dec 17, 2018
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KS2 Descriptive Setting Word Mat: African Savannah & Grassland

Use this handy word mat as an independent writing prompt to support pupils with developing their vocabulary and using ambitious adjectives to describe savannah and grassland settings. Learn more about the savannah biome here!
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· May 2, 2021
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KS2 The Tudors Descriptive Word Mat

Use this fantastic the visual prompt to support your KS2 class with developing their vocabulary and descriptive writing on the subject of the Tudors. This great word mat is ideal for supporting independent writing and great for encouraging children to uplevel their work.
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· May 21, 2022
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KS1 Fairy Tales Descriptive Word Mat

Use this great descriptive word mat to support your KS1 class with using creative vocabulary when learning about fairy tales. The mat will also be useful to support your pupils’ independent writing and developing spelling skills.
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· Dec 11, 2019
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KS2 The Stone Age Descriptive Word Mat

This great descriptive word mat can be used as a display piece or table prompt to allow pupils to improve their own work when writing creatively about the Stone Age. Containing adjectives which describe many aspects of life during this period, the mat is perfect for expanding vocabulary, uplevelling writing and adding flair to creative pieces.
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· Apr 17, 2018
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KS1 Seaside Descriptive Word Mat

Use this great descriptive word mat to support your KS1 class with using ambitious vocabulary when learning about the seaside. The mat will also be useful to support your pupils’ independent writing and to develop their spelling skills. You can use it alongside our Seaside Page Border and writing activity.
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· Jun 17, 2012
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KS2 Descriptive Setting Word Mat: Fairy Tale Cottage

Use this handy word mat as an independent writing prompt to support pupils with developing their vocabulary and using ambitious adjectives to describe fairy tale settings. Perfect for use when learning to write within the traditional tale genre.You might find this Features of a Traditional Tale Checklist useful too.
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· Dec 2, 2019
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KS2 Sentence Starters for Introductions Word Mat

An introduction can make or break a piece of persuasive writing, so it’s important to nail it the first time. Using this fabulous word mat, you can teach your KS2 pupils how to pick the perfect sentence starters for introductions! Our colourful, well-presented word mat is packed with useful openers that key stage 2 pupils can use to start off ...
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· Nov 14, 2020
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Gangsta Granny: Character Description Activity Pack Age 7-9

Are you looking to develop your children’s descriptive writing skills? If so, this Gangsta Granny Character Description Pack is for you! Created in partnership with Harper Collins, this lesson pack is the perfect way to excite and engage children in writing! Based on David Walliams’ popular book, ‘Gangsta Granny’, our Gangsta Granny ...
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· Jul 30, 2022
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How to Write a Character Description

Character descriptions can be notoriously tricky to insert naturally into the narrative, but don't actually have to be too tricky! Here are a few tips to make them as effective as possible. Read more here: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-descriptions/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Careful word choice 1:31 - Be specific 2:21 - Be concise ...
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· Mar 22, 2019
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50 Adjectives to Describe Personality & Character | Adjective Words | Vocabulary

50 Adjectives to Describe Personality & Character | Adjective Words | Vocabulary 🌐 Welcome to our channel, Practice Easy English! Here, you can practice and improve your English skills through English vocabulary with meanings, pictures, and practical example sentences. 🔍 Relevant Queries: • adjectives to describe people • adjectives ...
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· Sep 29, 2024
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Character Descriptions | KS2 English Resources

In this video, Twinkl Teacher Mitisha demonstrates how you can develop your children's vocabulary using our KS2 Character Descriptions Picture Prompts Resource Pack: [https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9qdd0]. You can use this colourful and engaging resource with your KS2 pupils to encourage them to use a wider range of descriptive language to write ...
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· Aug 19, 2022
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Super Skills Mat: Character Description: The Wolf (Ages 5 - 7)

Give your child some practice in identifying features in a character description with these activities. They can read the text, locate any features using the checklist and answer the questions to check their understanding. For an extra challenge, can they use the details in the text to draw an accurate picture of Mr Wolf and then write a ...
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· Nov 23, 2021
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100+ Adjectives to Describe Personality and Character | Character Traits & Personality Traits

Personality adjectives! Learn useful adjectives that describe personality and character in English through examples illustrated with pictures. https://7esl.com/adjectives-that-describe-personality/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH MORE: ★ Grammar: https://goo.gl/7n226T ...
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· May 8, 2018
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Year 2 - Character Description using Adjectives

This clip will teach children how to write a detailed character description. It will focus on the use of adjectives and describing the character's appearance and/or personality.
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· Sep 27, 2018
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How Can I Describe Characters and Setting in A Story - Characters and Setting for Kindergarten

Rainbow Bear and Turtle teach your students how they can describe characters and setting in a story. ️ Grab your free lesson plan and classroom activities that go along with this video: https://bit.seesaw.me/charactersetting (also available in Spanish: https://bit.seesaw.me/3KDmEeP) ️ Want more? Head to our website to create a Seesaw ...
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· Aug 15, 2023
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Year 2 - Character description

This video clip teaches children about the features of a character description. They will learn how to structure their character description by describing their personality and appearance.
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· Nov 4, 2018
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Describe Your Character and Personality in English

Take a mini-course to practice ALL the vocabulary from the video! https://nmodel.net/courses/describe-character-and-personality-in-english The full script for the video is here https://nmodel.net/video-script-describe-your-character-and-personality-in-english.html Learn to speak about your character and personality, a lot of useful words ...
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· Jun 15, 2017
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English Writing: Character Descriptions // Learning From Home

Explore how to write a character description. We go through some examples of descriptions, we have to guess who we think the character is, and then we get to write our own descriptions! You can follow along with the planning, and use the example to write your own descriptions. For more resources and videos like this one: Story Elements For Kids ...
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· Mar 25, 2020
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How to Write a Character DESCRIPTION (+ how to make your character describe herself)

Describing characters is hard. There's a BALANCE between too much description and too little description. How do you find the happy medium? So that you're not boring your reader to sleep but instead piquing their interest with details that tell us a lot about the character being described (and the character doing the describing.) ALSO: how do ...
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· Apr 24, 2019