How can we help young writers paint a picture that evokes emotion?

Our Christmas Show, Don't Tell picture prompts are here to help whilst unleashing the festive creativity in your classroom.

Our Christmas themed descriptive language task cards encourage students to paint pictures with words, using the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas to bring their holiday stories to life!

Using our task cards, students will develop the confidence to use sensory-rich language and steer clear away from listing ideas.

Each card features a festive photo prompt, along with writing space and success criteria for students to develop their critical thinking and self-assess their descriptive, emotion-filled writing.

What’s Included in these Show Don't Tell, Christmas writing prompt cards?

✅PDF File - 32 Christmas-themed Photo Prompt/Task Cards that are ready-to-print,

✅ Editable version 1 - PowerPoint & Slides - Editable Description box,

✅ Editable version 2 - PowerPoint & Slides - Editable Success Criteria & Description writing lines.

How can you use our writing prompt cards?

⭐Explicit Instruction: using our online version for whole class teaching,

⭐Group Activities: that encourage students to share & collaborate on ideas,

⭐Independent Writing Practice: that caters for student interest whilst

boosting motivation and engagement,

⭐Independent Digital Technologies Practice: Using our editable versions.

Why Choose our Show Don't Tell Christmas Descriptive writing prompts?

❤Christmas-inspired photo prompts that are fun and festive to engage students,

❤Promote Independence and gain student confidence whilst reducing

reliance on the teacher.

❤Ideal for writing centers, daily 5, guided reading sessions, or homework!

❤PRINT and GO, ready-to-use materials save you time.

❤Boost fresh ideas and more dynamic storytelling.

❤Assess Progress by implementing our task cards at the start and end of your

narrative writing unit to evaluate student growth.

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