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All about imagery

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Imagery is used in writing to help us imagine a place or character more clearly. This worksheet helps your child practise identifying imagery and then come up with their own metaphors and similes to enrich their descriptive writing.

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Easy ways to engage your child with maths

Year 7 English: what your child learns

What your child learns in Key Stage 3 maths

What your child learns in Key Stage 3 science

What your child learns in Key Stage 3 English

Year 7 science: what your child learns

Year 7 maths: what your child learns

How to help your children set and achieve goals

Managing allergies at school: a guide for parents

All about imagery

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