Updated: 19 Jul 2019
A worksheet to help students use more descriptive nouns in their writing.
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Years: 3 - 5
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb that need to agree
Extend topic-specific and technical vocabulary and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
Recognise and know how to write most high-frequency words including some homophones
Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause typically joined by a subordinating conjunction to create relationships, such as time and causality
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activity
Expand vocabulary by exploring a range of synonyms and antonyms, and using words encountered in a range of sources
Read and write high-frequency words including homophones and know how to use context to identify correct spelling
Understand how noun groups can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of a person, place, thing or idea
Understand how vocabulary is used to express greater precision of meaning, including through the use of specialist and technical terms, and explore the history of words
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreementElaborationsknowing that a clause is basically a group of words that contains a verb (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative ...
Learn extended and technical vocabulary and ways of expressing opinion including modal verbs and adverbsElaborationsexploring examples of language which demonstrate a range of feelings and positions, and building a vocabulary to express judgments abo...
Recognise and know how to write most high frequency words including some homophonesElaborationsdrawing on meaning and context to spell single-syllable homophones, for example âbreakâ or âbrakeâ and âateâ or âeightâ...
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrasesElaborationscreating richer, more specific descriptions through the use of noun groups/phrases (for examp...
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activityElaborationsinvestigating in texts how adverb group/phrases and prepositional phrases can provide details of the ...
Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources into studentsâ own texts including vocabulary encountered in researchElaborationsbuilding etymological knowledge about word origins (for example 'thermometer') and building vocabulary from resea...
Read and write a large core of high frequency words including homophones and know how to use context to identify correct spellingElaborationsusing meaning and context to determine the spelling of homophones, for example âthereâ and âth...
Understand how noun groups/phrases and adjective groups/phrases can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of the person, place, thing or ideaElaborationslearning how to expand a description by combining a related set of nou...
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contextsElaborationsmoving from general, 'all-purpose' words, for example 'cut', to more specific words, fo...
Uses a range of strategies, including knowledge of letterâ€"sound correspondences and common letter patterns, to spell familiar and some unfamiliar words
Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreement
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activity
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases
Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources, including vocabulary encountered in research, into own texts
Understand how noun groups/phrases and adjective groups/phrases can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of the person, place, thing or idea
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
A worksheet to help students use more descriptive nouns in their writing.
Often, the word ‘thing’ can make your writing dull and too generic. Instead, it is better to think of nouns that could make your writing more descriptive or specific. Below, think of three words which could match each of the following descriptions.
Use this teaching resource to help students discuss their grammar knowledge of nouns and using the most descriptive type for their purpose.
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb that need to agree
Extend topic-specific and technical vocabulary and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
Recognise and know how to write most high-frequency words including some homophones
Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause typically joined by a subordinating conjunction to create relationships, such as time and causality
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activity
Expand vocabulary by exploring a range of synonyms and antonyms, and using words encountered in a range of sources
Read and write high-frequency words including homophones and know how to use context to identify correct spelling
Understand how noun groups can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of a person, place, thing or idea
Understand how vocabulary is used to express greater precision of meaning, including through the use of specialist and technical terms, and explore the history of words
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreementElaborationsknowing that a clause is basically a group of words that contains a verb (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative ...
Learn extended and technical vocabulary and ways of expressing opinion including modal verbs and adverbsElaborationsexploring examples of language which demonstrate a range of feelings and positions, and building a vocabulary to express judgments abo...
Recognise and know how to write most high frequency words including some homophonesElaborationsdrawing on meaning and context to spell single-syllable homophones, for example âbreakâ or âbrakeâ and âateâ or âeightâ...
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrasesElaborationscreating richer, more specific descriptions through the use of noun groups/phrases (for examp...
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activityElaborationsinvestigating in texts how adverb group/phrases and prepositional phrases can provide details of the ...
Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources into studentsâ own texts including vocabulary encountered in researchElaborationsbuilding etymological knowledge about word origins (for example 'thermometer') and building vocabulary from resea...
Read and write a large core of high frequency words including homophones and know how to use context to identify correct spellingElaborationsusing meaning and context to determine the spelling of homophones, for example âthereâ and âth...
Understand how noun groups/phrases and adjective groups/phrases can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of the person, place, thing or ideaElaborationslearning how to expand a description by combining a related set of nou...
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contextsElaborationsmoving from general, 'all-purpose' words, for example 'cut', to more specific words, fo...
Uses a range of strategies, including knowledge of letterâ€"sound correspondences and common letter patterns, to spell familiar and some unfamiliar words
Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreement
Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activity
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases
Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources, including vocabulary encountered in research, into own texts
Understand how noun groups/phrases and adjective groups/phrases can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of the person, place, thing or idea
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
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