Using idioms in creative writing
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Help GCSE and KS3 students expand their creative flair in written pieces with this targeted resource on idioms and their use in original writing.
What's included
Get everything you need for students as they practise their written skills and respond to questions in the writing sections of GCSE English Language papers.
- Free printable PDF worksheet for students to explore what idioms are, definitions of common idioms and their use in descriptive pieces.
- For subscribers only, an adaptable and customisable worksheet.
Using idioms in creative writing resource
Ideal for students looking to expand their linguistic skill set, this targeted resource explores how idioms can add richness and depth to both descriptive and persuasive writing pieces.
The resource is designed to take students through learning about idioms to applying this knowledge in sentence form, then developing this use in creative writing responses in the style of GCSE English Language Paper 1 sample questions.
This resource could be twinned with 'Using Idioms in Non-Fiction Writing' which has recently been published.
Key features of this resource
This focused resource begins with a set of idioms students may recognise and some they may not know. Students are guided to give a definition for each idiom and then apply this knowledge by using one of the idioms to complete a range of sentences in the second activity.
The next activity requires students to plan and write their choice of one of two exam-style questions based on those that can be found in GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B (the writing section). Students can either write the opening to a story or complete a descriptive piece on the image included in the resource.
How to use this Using idioms in creative writing resource
This resource is perfect for:
- Building understanding of more complex linguistic devices
- Expanding confidence in original writing responses
- Consolidating language analysis skills
- Completing revision sessions and exam or assessment preparation
- Improving depth and detail in written responses at KS4
Additional GCSE English Language writing resources
- Using idioms in non-fiction writing
- 5 senses descriptive writing worksheet
- Impressive imagery
- Creative writing challenges
- Language techniques and effects: how to analyse
- Develop descriptive writing skills - student guide
Browse additional resources in the KS4 writing section.
A sample extract from the resource:
- Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate idiom. There may be more than one idiom that works.
- They searched here, there and everywhere. They .......................................................................................... .
- Staying up late had never troubled her: she had always been .......................................................................................... .
- Knowing Zara’s secret was one thing but she should not have ......................................................................................... .
- It was over and done with – there was no point in .......................................................................................... .
- Gazing into the darkness, Sarim knew he would have to take responsibility and ..........................................................................................
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- After the gruelling journey, the luxury hotel was .......................................................................................... .
- The girls did everything together. People said they were .......................................................................................... .
- Watching Mim open the door to her spectacular home, Hal was .......................................................................................... .
- Their teacher was easily irritated so answering back was .......................................................................................... .
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