Exploring Emotive Language – KS2 Literacy Lesson

Help your students harness the power of words with this engaging, differentiated literacy lesson focused on emotive language. Ideal for developing persuasive writing skills, this ready-to-use classroom resource supports learners in identifying and using emotive vocabulary to stir emotion and strengthen their written expression.

What’s Included:

• Interactive slides (editable ActivInspire or PDF format) introducing emotive language
• Guided analysis: Students compare sentence pairs to identify emotionally loaded language
• Emotive Word Mat featuring categorized vocabulary (e.g. sadness, anger, joy, empathy)
• Creative task: Learners build ‘synonym lists’ from base words (e.g. bad → wicked, cruel)
• Plenary challenge: Write persuasive sentences using emotive vocabulary

Key Features:

• Differentiated by task and scaffolded prompts
• Editable formats – tailor to suit your class needs
• Linked to the National Curriculum (UK) for KS2 literacy (can be adapted for KS3)
• Focus on persuasive writing techniques, vocabulary development, and emotional awareness
• Ideal for literacy units, creative writing, or cross-curricular PSHE links

Perfect For:

• Whole-class teaching or small group work
• English / Literacy lessons
• Homework or cover work
• Persuasive writing prep
• Emotional literacy discussions