Describing Creatures: Manny the Mammoth, Sid the Sloth, and Diego the Tiger
What words could you use to
describe this picture???
Manny the Woolly Mammoth
Task:
1)
Read the description of Manny.
2)
The adjectives (describing words) are in
bold.
3)
For each adjective make a list of alternatives
that could be used instead.
4)
Re-write the passage using a different
adjective for each word in
bold.
Manny is a
big
Woolly Mammoth with
large,
curved
tusks and
soft, woolly
fur
that is
orange
in colour. He is very
strong
and
brave
and he dislikes
seeing other animals being
hurt
.
Sid the Sloth
Task:
1)
Read the description of Sid.
2)
The adjectives (describing words) are in
bold.
3)
For each adjective make a list of alternatives
that could be used instead.
4)
Re-write the passage using a different
adjective for each word in
bold.
Sid is a
small
sloth with
long,
pointy
claws
and
shaggy, furry
hair
that is
yellow
in
colour. He is very
clumsy
and this can get him
into
trouble
.
Diego the Sabre Tooth Tiger
Task:
1)
Write your own description of Diego.
2)
Describe his teeth, fur and personality.
3)
For each characteristic that you have to
describe make a list of different adjectives
you could use.
4)
Write your own passage using the words
from you lists.
5)
When you have finished edit your work to
make sure your sentences make sense.
Do
not use the example words.
Explore the descriptions of Manny the Woolly Mammoth, Sid the Sloth, and Diego the Sabre Tooth Tiger. Discover alternative adjectives to describe their features and personalities, and practice rewriting passages using different adjectives for each bold word.
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What words could you use to describe this picture???
Manny the Woolly Mammoth Task: 1) Read the description of Manny. 2) The adjectives (describing words) are in bold. 3) For each adjective make a list of alternatives that could be used instead. 4) Re-write the passage using a different adjective for each word in bold. Manny is a big Woolly Mammoth with large, curved tusks and soft, woolly furthat is orange in colour. He is very strong and brave and he dislikesseeing other animals being hurt.
Sid the Sloth Task: 1) Read the description of Sid. 2) The adjectives (describing words) are in bold. 3) For each adjective make a list of alternatives that could be used instead. 4) Re-write the passage using a different adjective for each word in bold. Sid is a small sloth with long,pointy claws and shaggy, furry hairthat is yellow in colour. He is very clumsy and this can get him into trouble.
Diego the Sabre Tooth Tiger Task: 1) Write your own description of Diego. 2) Describe his teeth, fur and personality. 3) For each characteristic that you have to describe make a list of different adjectives you could use. 4) Write your own passage using the words from you lists. 5) When you have finished edit your work to make sure your sentences make sense. Do not use the example words. Teeth Fur Personality e.g. Long e.g. Furry e.g. Brave
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