What can you see in this setting? How would you describe it? Challenge: Use personification when describing the tree(s). What is this place? Why are some leaves glowing? What are the creatures hiding behind the tree? Do you think the trees are alive? Why/why...
Describe this setting. What can you see, hear and feel? Can you use a simile, a metaphor or personification? Who are these people? Why are they sitting/standing in the tree? Is this a special tree? Is it a special evening? What do you think...
What are the creatures on the boat doing? Why are they all wearing the same thing? Why is one standing up and pointing? Where did they come from? Who is/was on the sinking boat? What happened to that boat? Is the storm moving towards...
Use the Zone of Relevance to sort the vocabulary. Which words are the most relevant to the picture? Which are the least? Now use some of this language to write a description of the picture. What are the creatures doing? How are they similar? How...
Describe the peacock: Challenge 1: Don't use the word 'white'. Challenge 2: Use a simile. Challenge 3: Use the word 'plumage'. What do you think this bird's temperament is? Why? What is it doing? Do you think the peacock is happy? Is it special?...
Describe this setting. Consider the sights, sounds and smells. Try to choose language that best reflects the picture. Challenge: Write a paragraph describing the setting, imagining that you are gradually zooming in on the smaller details. Where do you think this is? What is...