1. © www.teachit.co.uk 2012 14665 Descriptive writing starter As you look at these pictures, jot down words and phrases you might use in descriptive writing about what you see. If you can, try to create a suitable simile or metaphor. You will have only ten seconds for each, so be succinct! 1

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11. © www.teachit.co.uk 2012 14665 Task Look at your notes and now try to write one to three descriptive sentences about one of the images. Rely on your impression, rather than the exact image. It is about how well you write, rather than how exact you are. 11