
Celebrate confidence, creativity, and identity through this inspiring character description lesson based on Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. Designed for KS1 pupils, this editable PowerPoint resource helps children explore Grace’s personality and appearance, and supports them in writing descriptive sentences using a visual word bank.
**Editable PowerPoint slides with whole-class teaching prompts.
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Character traits activity – What is the ballerina like?
Colourful visual word bank for writing support (appearance, emotions, qualities).
Teacher Notes with video links for pre-teaching or warm-up (YouTube or BBC Bitesize).
Designed for Year 1 and Year 2, with SEND-friendly support visuals.
Learning Objectives:
Identify character traits using evidence from the story.
Use descriptive vocabulary to write sentences about a character.
Build confidence in writing and storytelling.
Recognise and celebrate individuality, imagination, and bravery.
Perfect For:
Character description lessons in English or Reading.
Follow-up activity after reading Amazing Grace.
PSHE/SEL integration (identity, confidence, and imagination).
Whole-class or guided writing sessions.
Video links are included in the Teacher Notes to support pre-teaching or enrichment, but videos are externally hosted and not included in this download.
Curriculum Links:
Supports KS1 English: Writing Composition, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Encourages inclusive discussion and character exploration through a well-loved text.
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