Descriptosaurus: A Language Toolkit and Support for Creative Writing Ages 9 to 12

The bestselling Descriptosaurus is a language toolkit for young writers, helping them expand their descriptive vocabulary, experiment with language, and build narratives. This updated edition is tailored for children aged 9–12 and includes new vocabulary for non-fiction topics, an additional chapter on cold climates and polar exploration, and guidance on using word clines to expand vocabulary. It is written for English teachers, literacy coordinators, and PGCE students, particularly Primary PGCE with English specialism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The bestselling Descriptosaurus, now in its fully updated fourth edition, continues to be a valuable tool for improving students' creative writing, confidence, and facility with sentence construction. Designed specifically for young writers, this comprehensive language toolkit empowers them to expand their descriptive vocabulary, experiment with language and sentence structure, and craft captivating narratives based on various settings, characters, and creatures. With its inspiring, original, and proven approach, the book encourages the use of correct grammatical structures while fostering creativity and adding color to children's writing through evaluation and experimentation.

This expanded edition has been tailored to the unique needs of children aged 9 to 12. It introduces new vocabulary for non-fiction topics such as volcanoes, mountains, and caves, as well as an additional chapter dedicated to the popular primary topic of cold climates and polar exploration. Furthermore, the book provides valuable guidance on how word clines can be utilized to expand vocabulary and explore shades of meaning. Additionally, new tools are introduced to support the teaching of sentence construction using imitation, combining, and expansion techniques.

Accompanied by Instructor and Student Resources, which include all the games, planning sheets, and vocabulary builders from the book, Descriptosaurus is written for English teachers, literacy coordinators, and PGCE students, particularly Primary PGCE with English specialism. By incorporating this resource into their teaching practices, educators can foster a love for writing and help students develop the skills necessary for effective communication and storytelling.

Weight: 1388g
Dimension: 216 x 304 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032707716
Edition number: 4 ed