ABSTRACT

Descriptosaurus: Myths & Legends builds on the vocabulary and descriptive phrases introduced in the original bestselling Descriptosaurus and, within the context of myths and legends, develops the structure and use of the words and phrases to promote colourful cinematic writing. This essential guide will enable children to take their writing to the next level, combine their descriptions of setting and character and show how the two interact. Children can then experiment with heroes, gods and supernatural beings to create a legendary story.

This new system also provides a contextualised alternative to grammar textbooks and will assist children in acquiring, understanding and applying the grammar they will need to improve their writing, both creative and technical.

part 1|146 pages

The setting

chapter 1|6 pages

Hooks to build interest and tension

chapter 2|23 pages

Objects

chapter 3|4 pages

The journey

chapter 4|16 pages

Mountains

chapter 5|21 pages

Forests

chapter 6|21 pages

Caves

chapter 7|19 pages

Ruined cities

chapter 8|34 pages

Castles

part 2|14 pages

Atmosphere and suspense

chapter 9|12 pages

Storms

part 3|69 pages

Creatures

chapter 10|10 pages

Parts, size and shape

chapter 11|5 pages

Head

chapter 12|3 pages

Eyes

chapter 13|5 pages

Arms and legs

chapter 14|4 pages

Wings and tails

chapter 15|6 pages

Smell and sound

chapter 16|2 pages

Habitat

chapter 17|4 pages

Movement

chapter 18|6 pages

Weapons/attack

chapter 20|10 pages

Defeating the creature