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20 April 2025

pptx, 383.79 KB
pptx, 383.79 KB
pptx, 3.39 MB
pptx, 3.39 MB

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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Amazing Grace Literacy Bundle | Diary Entry, Character Description, Sequencing & More | KS1

Bring Amazing Grace to life with this KS1 Literacy Bundle, designed to support reading comprehension, sentence writing, and character exploration. These four engaging, differentiated activities are ideal for Year 1 and Year 2 learners and provide the perfect blend of writing, drama, and story structure — all linked to Mary Hoffman's inspiring book. This Bundle Includes: Diary Entry Writing Activity – £3.00 Individually Step into Grace’s shoes and write from her perspective Includes planning support and sentence starters Great for building empathy and narrative voice Character Description Lesson with Word Bank – £3.00 Individually Full lesson with differentiated writing task Focus on adjectives, sentence construction & using a word bank Great for modelling descriptive language Mood Board Character Description Activity – £3.00 Individually Visual and creative approach to exploring Grace’s character Includes templates and vocabulary suggestions Ideal for SEND and visual learners ✏Story Sequencing & Sentence Writing Activity – £3.00 Individually Cut-and-stick or drag-and-drop format for retelling the story Includes sentence writing prompts to build confidence Helps reinforce understanding of plot and structure Ideal For: Guided Reading sessions Literacy lessons linked to diverse texts Creative writing and character work Cross-curricular learning with a PSHE focus Why Choose This Bundle? Aligned with the KS1 National Curriculum Differentiated for a range of abilities including SEND and EAL Supports inclusive representation and social-emotional learning Saves time – just print, teach & go! Bundle Price: £10.00 (You save £2.00!) Also available individually – but grab the bundle for best value!

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