Pupils search in newspapers for words that describe them or what they like. They gather the words and use them to create a self-portrait. They read "boring" sentences and rewrite them using more descriptive words. They write 10 word...

In this action words worksheet, learners examine 7 pictures that depict an action. From 4 choices, students select the word that best describes the action. This is intended for ESL use.

In this prepositions worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict the position of a ball in relation to a cardboard box. Students match these to the prepositions that describe position.

In this adjectives worksheet, students match a set of simple adjectives with their pictures. A web site reference for additional activities is given.

In this descriptive words worksheet, students describe the 3 pictures using descriptive words and the phrases 'looks like' and 'big as.'

In this picture sentence multiple choice worksheet, 3rd graders look at the small pictures that are shown to the right of four sentences in 5 examples. They circle the letter in front of the sentence that correctly describes the picture.

In this ESL hobbies vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that show people in leisure activities. Students match each picture with the sentence that describes it.

Second graders create digital picture books reflecting their experiences during the school year on field trips and various classroom activities. Using digital pictures taken during the year, they write captions for each picture and...

In this fresh or sunny worksheet, 2nd graders look at the picture and decide if it is showing something fresh or sunny. Students complete 1 problem.

Students choose which word goes best with the picture of a Christmas tree. Students choose between the word 'naughty' and 'shady'.

Finding the central idea is the focus of this lesson. Middle schoolers write descriptions of different animals using details and descriptive language. They watch a video of kids using descriptive language, and then use showing language...

To gain insight into the many different types of habitats, individuals must first get to know their own. Here, scholars explore their school environment, draw a map, compare and contrast their surroundings to larger ones. They then...

In this literature worksheet, students, after reading the book, Charlotte's Web, draw a picture of Fern, write a word that describes her (adjectives) on each line around the box and then write a sentence describing her personality.

This writing worksheet has students look at 7 pictures, circle the multiple choice word involving the /n/ sound that best describes each picture, then use that circled word in a complete sentence. A good resource for early-elementary...

Students explore human anatomy by creating a science book in class. In this skeletal structure lesson, students identify the different body systems such as muscular, nervous, skeletal, and digestive. Students create a picture book which...

Students look at picture books and describe the story elements. In this picture book lesson, students retell a story and begin to understand the story elements of plot, setting, and characters. Students complete graphic organizers to...

First graders match letter sounds to pictures they represent. In this matching letter sound lesson plan, 1st graders use the computer program Kidspiration to match the letter sounds to the corresponding pictures. This can be used for 1...

In this creating an advertisement for a new after-school club, students write answers to questions and describe pictures that should be included on the leaflet. Students answer 5 questions and create the leaflet.

Young learners use sequence words to describe pictures they draw of events happening in a story. To practice sequencing events, they use words such as first, then, next, and more.

In this household objects word/picture matching worksheet, students examine pictures of 7 common household items. Students match these to the word or phrase that describes each picture.

In this public places word and picture matching activity, learners examine 7 pictures that depict public places in a community. Students match these to the words that describe them.

In this ESL word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict the location of a ball in relation to a cardboard box. Students match these with prepositions that describe them.

In this writing sentences activity, students write 3 sentences with describing words that tell about pictures with dinosaurs in them. 

For this adjectives worksheet, students examine 7 pictures. Students match these with the adjectives that describe them. This is intended for ESL students.