Creative writing ‘Wanted Poster’ activity for KS2–KS3. Pupils design an antagonist using clues, description and imagination. Great for lessons, clubs or cover.
A fun, engaging creative writing activity in which pupils design a memorable antagonist using clues, descriptive detail and imaginative thinking. Taken from the Crazy Creatives writing course, this task works perfectly as a stand‑alone activity for KS2–KS3.
What’s included
- Printable Wanted Poster template
- Prompts to guide character creation
- Space for clues, description and visual details
- A fun, imaginative task suitable for all abilities
Learning objectives
- Pupils will be able to:
- Create a vivid antagonist using descriptive detail
- Use clues and evidence to build character depth
- Develop imagination and narrative thinking
- Present ideas clearly in a structured format
Perfect for
- Creative writing lessons
- Cover lessons
- Homework
- After‑school writing clubs
- Character‑building warm‑ups
About the author
Caroline Boxall is a children’s author, educator and curriculum designer who helps young writers build confidence, creativity and craft.
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The activity is easy to set up, encourages imagination, and works brilliantly for building confidence in writing. It’s refreshing to find a resource that makes learning feel this enjoyable.
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