Use the resources in this pack to explore spring rain through descriptive writing.
Spring is often known for its showery weather; hence the term 'April showers'. By using the resources in this spring descriptive writing pack, pupils will have the chance to describe images and use the conjunctions 'when' and 'because' to add information to sentences.
The resource pack provides images to inspire creative writing. You can also use the activities in the resource pack to support learning about the seasons from the science curriculum in Year 1.
Spring descriptive writing activities
Pupils will begin by exploring a model text called April Showers, which describes rainy spring weather. They'll read the text aloud, discuss new vocabulary and check comprehension by answering questions about the content.
Pupils can draw pictures to visualise the description and work individually or in small groups to reread the text, thinking about how the author conveys the mood and details of a rainy day.
Next, pupils will focus on using conjunctions to expand their sentences. They'll practice composing sentences orally before writing, using sentence start cards and images from the pack.
Pupils can collect descriptive words and phrases on a “collecting ideas” sheet, then use these to write their own short descriptions of rain, applying punctuation and conjunctions to link ideas.
What does this spring descriptive writing pack include?
- Model WAGOLL text – April Showers
- PDF images of rainy weather
- Sentence start cards
- Collecting ideas sheet
- Writing prompts
- Writing scaffolds
- Themed writing paper
- Teaching notes with guidance on how the resources could be used
National Curriculum Programme of Study links
English
Writing - composition
- Develop positive attitudes towards and stamina for writing by writing about real events.
- Planning or saying out loud what yoare going to write about
Writing - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
- Use subordination (using 'when', 'if', 'that' or 'because') and co-ordination (using 'or', 'and' or 'but')
Science
Year 1 - seasonal changes
- Observe changes over the seasons