Writer's Synonym Bank

A comprehensive Writer’s Synonym Bank for Year 5 and Year 6, designed to help pupils develop their vocabulary, avoid repetition and make more precise and ambitious word choices in their writing.
The resource includes a wide range of alternatives to common words, organised into useful categories to make it easy for pupils to find the right word for the intended meaning and effect.

Included in the resource:

Alternatives to “said”, organised by context and emotion, including:
bossy and commanding
rude and angry
happy and excited
asking and questioning
answering and replying
loud
quiet
tired and weak

Synonyms for common descriptive words, including:
happy
sad
angry
tired
cold
beautiful
hot
scary
difficult
peaceful
lonely
dark
ugly
big
small
surprised
anxious
quiet
loud
kind
smelly

The resource is designed as a quick-reference vocabulary tool that pupils can use during independent writing, creative writing, editing and redrafting. It is particularly useful for encouraging children