English - Character descriptions

 The children in Year 4 have been working hard this week learning how to use different devices for character description. They have explored how expanded noun phrases, verbs and adverbs can all be used to create exciting and varied sentences, as well as thinking about their grammar, in particular apostrophes. They have written some brilliant sentences and have some excellent ideas in their writing. 










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