What is alliteration?
Find out what alliteration is and how you can use it to make your writing more exciting.
What are metaphors and similes?
Find out how you can use metaphors and similies to bring your writing to life.
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is when a word sounds like what it means. Find out more in this Bitesize KS2 English guide.
What is personification?
Find out how hiving human feelings and actions to objects or ideas is called personification.
What are synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms are words with the same meaning, antonyms are words that mean the opposite. Find out more.
Sound words
An English article on what onomatopoeia is and how to use it to create a sound poem.
Alliteration
An English article on what alliteration is and use it to create a poem.
Using sound words in a comic strip
An English article on using sound words (onomatopoeia) in a comic strip about Christopher Columbus.
Using similes and metaphors
An English article on how to identify similes and metaphors and be able to use them in your writing.
Using formal and informal language
An English article on how and when to use formal and informal language.
Handwriting: joining letters
Work through this English article to learn how to join letters neatly using long ladder and curly caterpillar letters.
Using similes and metaphors
An English article on how to identify similes and metaphors and use them in your writing.
Sound words
An English article on what onomatopoeia is and how to use it to create a sound poem.
Exploring biographies
An English article about the features of biographies and help with writing a short biography of your own.
Understanding similes and metaphors
In this article, understand how similes and metaphors are used by writers to make their writing more exciting.
Dealing with unfamiliar words
An English article on how to deal with unfamiliar words and extend your vocabulary.
Understanding and using alliteration
Alliteration is when words start with the same sound - find out more with the Year 5 / P6 English article.
Using personification
This English article is a guide to using personification in your writing.
Discussing books
An English resource on how to share your thoughts and feelings about a book and give reasons for your opinions.
Performing a poem
In this English article, learn how to show understanding of a poem by learning parts off by heart.
Describing settings using personification
An English guide on how to write a setting description using personification.
Figurative language: hyperbole, similes and metaphors
An English article on how to use figurative language such as hyperbole, similes and metaphors effectively.
Using standard and non-standard English
An English article on how to use standard and non-standard English appropriately when speaking or writing.
Writing for different audiences
In this English article, learn to understand who your audience is when you write and to make sure your writing is suitable for them.
Using adjectives for more descriptive writing
An English article to making your writing more descriptive by using adjectives, synonyms and antonyms.
Exploring persuasive writing
An English article on understanding the techniques used in persuasive writing.
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