Model Text — Setting Description (Y2)
WAGOLL example of a Year 2 setting description — The Beach. Demonstrates expanded noun phrases, the five senses, and adjectives for descriptive writing in KS1.
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Learning objective
Identify features of Y2 setting descriptions and apply them using expanded noun phrases and the five senses.
About this resource
- Subject: English / Language Arts
- Type: Model Text (WAGOLL)
- Grade levels: Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3)
- Pages: 4
- Date added: 2026-12-13
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Picture books rich in description for KS1
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Atmospheric picture books for KS1
- G Gorilla — Anthony Browne
- P Pumpkin Soup — Helen Cooper
- I I'm a Tiger — Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross
- Y You Choose — Pippa Goodhart
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