Descriptive and Narrative Writing Workbook

This Descriptive and Narrative Writing workbook provides structured practice in both descriptive and narrative composition; designed for students studying the Cambridge (0500) First Language English IGCSE, however is easily adaptable for other age groups and exam boards

The workbook includes:

• 10+ creative homework tasks linked to atmospheric picture prompts.
• Clear success criteria for each task, focusing on key devices such as metaphor, personification, simile, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.
• Carefully chosen red words to expand vocabulary and encourage ambitious language use.
• Sensory support grids to guide planning and strengthen “show, don’t tell” writing.
• Transition tasks that encourage students to link paragraphs smoothly and build atmosphere.
• Narrative tasks with engaging openings that model exam-style story prompts.

This resource is ideal for homework tasks, independent study and exam preparation, intervention or revision