Exciting castle writing sheet, with writing lines on the castle wall! Starter phrase: “My castle is – “. Writers will need to watch out for the ghost, spider, arrow slits, candle and crumbly stones as they write their describing words on the nine thick, black lines spread over this atmospheric castle scene. Tested in classrooms with great success. Clap, chant and add tune for song!
Prompt for words such as: old, ancient, huge, tall, stony, spooky, dark, crumbly, cold, hard, grand, golden, rich, royal, important, mighty, abandoned, ruined, broken, creepy, haunted, historic.
Able writers could follow on (on extra paper or under the lines) with similes: dark as, huge as, spooky as, etc.
Level – Year 1-2. Reception could also have a go at a word or two.
Brings history alive! Supports literacy, history and art all together. See also my Castle Character sheets.
Makes a great wall display!
