Description Archives - Wild Literacy

Lord of Misrule

by Rachel | 4 Dec, 2020 | Christmas, Description, Diary Writing, Games, Informative, Saturnalia

Lord of Misrule Overview This session takes inspiration from the Saturnalia tradition of the Lord of Misrule. Children will have lots of fun playing the game and through that develop literacy skills in writing instructions as well as the option for creating similes...

Minibeast patterns and colours

by Rachel | 17 Apr, 2020 | Art, Critical Thinking, Description, Fact-finding, Minibeasts, Storytelling

Minibeast patterns and colours Overview This session has a wide variety of ideas to develop literacy skills by exploring and being inspired by some of the amazing colours and patterns of minibeasts. With activities based on art and design, critical thinking, and...

Minibeast calligrams

by Rachel | 17 Apr, 2020 | Art, Description, Minibeasts

Minibeast calligrams Overview Calligrams are a fun and simple way to engage with words. They make a good add on activity or springboard to more creative writing. In this session you will find ideas of how to help children write a descriptive sentence based on their...

Minibeast superhero

by Rachel | 17 Apr, 2020 | Art, Description, Fact-finding, Minibeasts, Storytelling

Minibeast superhero Overview Superheroes are a familiar and fun subject for children. Many minibeasts have superhero powers and skills. Making a minibeast superhero engages children in the creative writing process, helping them imagine and describe ideas. Intro...

Minibeast onomatopoeia

by Rachel | 17 Apr, 2020 | Art, Description, Minibeasts, Poetry

Minibeast onomatopoeia Overview This session helps children understand and use onomatopoeia. These types of words are a great poetic device and will create the basis for a poem children can write about minibeasts. Intro Minibeasts are a great subject for...

Minibeast party

by Rachel | 17 Apr, 2020 | Description, Diary Writing, Fact-finding, Informative, Minibeasts, Storytelling

Minibeast party Overview By framing the session as preparing a big party, the activities have a fun purpose to them. Children are more motivated to learn and create pieces of writing when there is a purpose and context for it. It also helps engage better and retain...