GCSE Descriptive Writing - teaching resource

GCSE Descriptive Writing – PowerPoint, Worksheets & Teaching Directions

This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to help Year 10 and Year 11 students improve their descriptive writing skills in preparation for the GCSE English Language exam. It includes a fully editable PowerPoint presentation, 3 supporting worksheets, and detailed step-by-step teaching directions to make lesson delivery simple and effective.

Although created for lower ability KS4 learners, the resource can be easily adapted for higher ability pupils and even KS3 students, making it a versatile tool for developing key writing skills.

Key Features:

• Fully editable PowerPoint presentation

• 3 printable worksheets to support and extend learning

• Step-by-step teaching directions for easy delivery

• Strategies for improving planning, structure, and imagery

• Suitable for GCSE exam preparation and KS3 creative writing

Perfect for classroom teaching, revision sessions, and intervention work, this resource equips students with the techniques they need to produce engaging, imaginative, and well-structured descriptive writing.

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