A character-writing sheet for Year 2, over three pages. Pupils draw a friendly monster in a large box, then circle adjectives for how it looks, sounds, feels and behaves. Each row has four words, such as spotty, giant, tiny and colourful, and a box for a word of their own. Page 2 reminds pupils to use an expanded noun phrase, and they finish three sentences about their monster. The key gives sample sentences. It follows England National Curriculum grammar.
Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
“Expanded noun phrases to describe and specify [for example, the blue butterfly]”
The reminder box asks for an expanded noun phrase in every sentence, and the key models three, such as three big, spotty ears.
Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
“Use and understand the grammatical terminology in English Appendix 2 in discussing their writing.”
The reminder box names the expanded noun phrase, and pupils choose adjectives to describe their own monster.
A drawing box, then a table with four rows for look, sound, feel and behaviour. Each row has four adjectives to circle, such as loud, squeaky, quiet and grumbly, and a box to add one.
A reminder box with fluffy, blue fur and a loud, squeaky roar as examples. Pupils finish My monster has, It makes a ___ noise and It likes to.
Plan before drawing
Ask pupils to say two adjectives for their monster before they pick up a pencil. The drawing then matches the words they circle.
Guess the monster
Pupils read their sentence about the noise to a partner, who describes what they imagine. The pair then compare it with the drawing.
Display
Pin each drawing beside its sentences and ask pupils to find the adjectives in a classmate's work.
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