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Descriptive Writing Pack – Posters, Prompts, Planners & Rubrics to Build Strong Writing Skills

Give your students the tools they need to craft vivid, detailed writing with this Descriptive Writing Resource Pack. Designed to support and stretch writers of all levels, this comprehensive set first introduces the structure of descriptive texts, then guides students in exploring key language features through engaging and scaffolded activities. With engaging prompts, helpful posters, clear planners, and differentiated rubrics, your students will build the confidence and skills to write with creativity and precision.

What’s Included in This Writing Pack:
Teacher Instruction Page
Start with a clear guide on how to use every component of the resource effectively in your classroom.
Descriptive Writing Posters
“What Can We Write About?”
“What Does a Description Need?” (two versions for differentiation)
Examples of well-structured descriptive writing

Figurative Language Posters
(in three sizes)
Explore and teach the power of figurative language with posters for:
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile
Descriptive Writing Planners

Five flexible templates to scaffold student ideas and organise thoughts.

Descriptive Writing Rubrics
Three styles to support assessment and self-reflection:
Mini rubric based on structure
Full-page grid
Five-level rubric based on structure and language features

Writing Prompts
Inspire creativity with prompts like:
Hot Chocolate
Personality Traits
Favorite/Favourite Toy, Place, or Animal
(Both versions for the US and non-US spelling options are included.)

Topic Starter Cards
Use these prompt cards to spark writing ideas and get students started with confidence.

Lined Pages and Writing Templates
Make publishing easy with printable pages ready for student writing.

Why Teachers Love This Pack:
Teachers value the clear structure and practical tools in this resource. They use anchor charts, planners, and differentiated rubrics to simplify the process of teaching descriptive writing. At the same time, they help students build confidence, find their voice, and write with creativity.

Download the preview before purchasing to view everything included and plan how to use it in your classroom.

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Start building strong descriptive writers today—download the complete pack and bring writing to life in your classroom!