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Important update from TheSchoolRun

For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.

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Using adjectives for effect

Using adjectives for effect worksheet
This advanced worksheet was created by a teacher for KS2 and KS3 children to explain how adjectives can be used for effect in their writing.

Different adjectives can completely transform a piece of writing, as your child will find out when they write two contradictory reviews of a pop concert. Will they judge the singer as 'cool' or 'cold'?


Keystage:  KS2, Year 6, 11 Plus, KS3, Year 7

How can KS2 children use adjectives for effect?

  • Encourage children to choose adjectives that vividly describe the noun, helping the reader picture it more clearly, like sparkling ocean instead of just blue ocean.
     
  • Suggest using adjectives to create a specific mood or feeling, such as gloomy night to make the scene feel mysterious or eerie.
     
  • Teach them to avoid overloading sentences with too many adjectives; sometimes, one powerful adjective can have a stronger effect than several.

What are some examples of using adjectives for effect?

Here are five examples of using adjectives for effect:

  • The giant, roaring lion prowled through the jungle.
     
  • She wore a shimmering, golden dress at the party.
     
  • The spooky, abandoned house stood at the end of the street.
     
  • He held the tiny, fragile bird gently in his hands.
     
  • The delicious, warm cookies made the kitchen smell amazing.

For more support with KS2 English, check out our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Year 6 English Challenge Pack.