The Queen's Handbag - Character Adjective Pack

Enhance vocabulary and descriptive writing with this engaging Queen’s Handbag Characters Adjectives Pack! Based on the popular story The Queen’s Handbag by Steve Antony, this resource helps children explore and select appropriate adjectives to describe key characters from the story.

The pack includes character adjective mats for both the Queen and the Swan, featuring a range of carefully chosen descriptive words to support speaking, reading, and writing activities. Children can use the vocabulary provided to discuss character traits, write character descriptions, and build more detailed sentences. Examples include words such as determined, brave, kind, calm, and helpful for the Queen, and sneaky, cheeky, playful, clever, and sly for the Swan.

Perfect for literacy lessons, guided writing, vocabulary development, and story-based learning, this resource encourages children to use ambitious language and justify their character choices using evidence from the text.

• Ideal for Year 1 and Year 2
• Linked to The Queen’s Handbag by Steve Antony
• Supports vocabulary and descriptive writing
• Encourages character analysis and discussion
• Perfect for English lessons and guided writing
• Print and go classroom resource

A fantastic companion resource for helping children develop richer vocabulary and confidence when describing story characters.

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