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Describe Someone I Know cover from the Creative Writing Pack: All About Me, with a photo of a speckled duck on grass
Opens the people-description writing unit
Guinea Pig FM Radio script: DJ George describes his height, hair, eyes, beard and clothes to co-host Christabelle
Read aloud in pairs as a model of describing yourself
Radio script continues: Christabelle describes her looks, then George invites listeners to describe people they know
Sets up the writing challenge: describe someone you know
Listener texts and calls describing people they know, such as Mum, Nan, Bertie, Dan, Aunt May and Miss Prim
Model texts to discuss: which details make a person vivid?
More listener emails and texts describing a sunburnt dad, a dozing grandad, Naughty Neil, Mr Smith and baby Francie
More examples for spotting looks, character and habits
Blank writing page where students draft their radio-style description of a person they know after reading the examples
Drafting space for the radio phone-in entry
Play Guess Who? section title page from the Creative Writing Pack: All About Me, shown with the same speckled duck photo
Divider introducing the guessing-game writing task
Guess Who? task: students describe someone they know without naming them, following a 5-step plan from looks to ending
Planning checklist before writing; partners then guess
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
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About This Product

Guess Who? Write Descriptions Of People (7-11 years)

'Guess Who? Write Descriptions Of People' presents an exciting method for children aged 7 to 11 years to boost their language arts and writing skills. This teaching resource connects imagination with practical writing assignments, assisting learners in enhancing their ability to write thoughtful descriptions of people they're familiar with.

The process begins with tuning into a fictitious 'Guinea Pig FM radio'. This station features a vibrant radio script where DJ George and co-presenter Christabelle offer descriptions of themselves. Learners are then tasked at mirroring this level of detailing when describing someone they know.

Potential extension activities can include turning the assignment into an interactive game of Guess Who?, prompting others identify who the student described based on the stated characteristics.

The Structure for Descriptions

  • Physical Appearance
  • Character Traits
  • Hobbies or Activities
  • The writer's feelings about them
This structure helps organise students' thoughts and improve their understanding of paragraph building.

Fundamental Writing Techniques Integration

In addition to content creation guidance and nurturing creativity, this unique resource provides hands-on experience in fundamental writing techniques like utilizing simple compound and complex sentences usefully. It covers basics such as connectives along with grammar punctuation tips designed solely for ages between 7-11 years.

Vocabulary Expansion Integration

Learners get exposed to better word choices including more descriptive categories - powerful verbs, adjectives that add depth and meaningful adverbs; all intended at significantly enriching students vocabulary banks. This teaching resource comes in a flexible PDF suitable across diverse educational settings from Grade 2 through to Grade 6. It can be utilized for a full-class activity, small group work, or assigned as individualized homework tasks aimed at reinforcing robust language arts skills, with a prime focus on writing.

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