Help your students harness the power of words with this engaging, differentiated literacy lesson focused on emotive language. Ideal for developing persuasive writing skills, this ready-to-use classroom resource supports learners in identifying and using emotive vocabulary to stir emotion and strengthen their written expression.
What’s Included:
Interactive slides (editable ActivInspire or PDF format) introducing emotive language
Guided analysis: Students compare sentence pairs to identify emotionally loaded language
Emotive Word Mat featuring categorized vocabulary (e.g. sadness, anger, joy, empathy)
Creative task: Learners build ‘synonym lists’ from base words (e.g. bad → wicked, cruel)
Plenary challenge: Write persuasive sentences using emotive vocabulary
Key Features:
Differentiated by task and scaffolded prompts
Editable formats – tailor to suit your class needs
Linked to the National Curriculum (UK) for KS2 literacy (can be adapted for KS3)
Focus on persuasive writing techniques, vocabulary development, and emotional awareness
Ideal for literacy units, creative writing, or cross-curricular PSHE links
Perfect For:
Whole-class teaching or small group work
English / Literacy lessons
Homework or cover work
Persuasive writing prep
Emotional literacy discussions
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