Illustrating descriptive scenes
I can illustrate descriptive writing.
Illustrating descriptive scenes
I can illustrate descriptive writing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The more precise and descriptive the writing, the easier for the reader to picture the scene.
- Reading writing aloud is a helpful way to ensure precision of language choices and focus on vivid details.
- Identifying the key elements such as colours, shapes, textures and emotions conveyed in the text is important.
- Careful and detailed illustrations can match the writer's writing.
- Illustrations can help bring writing to life and allow the reader to picture the descriptions even more.
Keywords
Illustrate - to create visual representations or images that accompany or enhance a written text
Descriptive language - language that creates a clear picture for the reader that is often found in fiction texts
Vivid - very clear, detailed and intense; a vivid image often creates a strong impression on the senses
Imagery - a writer’s use of highly descriptive and vivid language to paint a picture
Common misconception
Pupils may assume that every detail in the text needs to be literally depicted in the illustration.
Effective illustration often involves capturing the feeling or atmosphere of the writing rather than just visualising specific objects.
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soft, wispy
snow, clouds, mountains
swirled, fell
gently
The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
The night was dark, darker than anything I had ever seen.