Expressive and Sensory Language
English · Reading Comprehension · conceptual
Recognise recurring literary language in stories and poetry, identify words and phrases that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses, and discuss favourite words and phrases
What mastery looks like
- Spot recurring story language such as 'Once upon a time' and 'happily ever after'
- Identify sensory words and phrases in a poem: 'the icy wind howled'
- Share a favourite word or phrase from a story and explain why it appeals
Check your understanding
When Expressive and Sensory Language reads a poem or a story with vivid language, can they pick out a phrase they really liked — and tell you why it works well or how it made them feel?
Prerequisites
Required first
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