Printable primary worksheets

Descriptive Paragraph Writing – Using Adjectives This upper-intermediate worksheet helps students practise creative writing by crafting a detailed descriptive paragraph using a variety of adjectives. With a given topic, students are encouraged to use both simple and complex adjectives to make their writing vivid and engaging. An example paragraph is provided to guide students in adding sensory details and creating an imaginative description. By completing this activity, students will improve their ability to use adjectives effectively, enhancing their writing skills and vocabulary.

In this upper-intermediate level worksheet, students will practise using adjectives to make sentences more descriptive and engaging. By rewriting simple sentences, students will learn how adjectives enhance meaning and provide more vivid imagery. The worksheet encourages creative thinking, expanding vocabulary, and understanding the power of descriptive writing. Perfect for students looking to improve their writing skills by adding more depth and detail to their sentences.

This advanced worksheet introduces upper-intermediate ESL students to complex adverbial clauses using a variety of conjunctions. By completing sentences with suitable adverbial clauses, students practice constructing more complex sentences and enhance their understanding of how different clauses provide additional context. A bonus challenge encourages students to create their own sentences using adverbial clauses, promoting creativity and language mastery.

This upper-intermediate worksheet focuses on enhancing persuasive writing by using adverbs effectively. Students will read a short persuasive paragraph with missing words and fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs from a word bank. This activity encourages them to think critically about how adverbs can strengthen arguments and add variety to their writing. A special note at the start guides students to explore different adverb choices, fostering creativity and flexibility in language use. This task not only boosts students' understanding of adverbs but also develops their persuasive writing skills in a fun and engaging way.

This Blends and Digraphs Vocabulary Challenge worksheet introduces upper-intermediate ESL students to more complex vocabulary that starts with blends and digraphs. In the first part, students match each word to its definition, reinforcing word meanings. In the second part, they choose five words from the list to use in sentences, practising both their writing and understanding of blends and digraphs.

This Blends and Digraphs Word Hunt challenges upper-intermediate ESL students to identify advanced consonant blends and digraphs within a word search. After finding the words, students will then select two words from the grid and use them to create their own sentences. This activity encourages both word recognition and the use of complex vocabulary in writing, providing an engaging way to reinforce phonics in a more advanced context.

This Shape Idioms and Expressions worksheet introduces upper-intermediate ESL students to idiomatic language through commonly used expressions involving shapes. Students will match idioms to their meanings and complete sentences by filling in the correct idiom. The worksheet encourages critical thinking and practical language use, helping students understand how shapes are used in everyday English expressions. This is an excellent tool for expanding vocabulary, improving comprehension of idioms, and developing creative writing skills. The worksheet is particularly suited for primary-aged students at an upper-intermediate level.

This Figurative Language with Shapes and Colours worksheet allows upper-intermediate ESL students to explore and practise using similes and metaphors. The worksheet helps students understand how to compare objects using shapes and colours while expanding their vocabulary and comprehension of figurative language. Activities include identifying similes and metaphors, completing sentences with shapes and colours, and creating original similes. This worksheet encourages creativity, making it ideal for primary-aged learners to develop descriptive writing skills.

Our Colour and Shape Vocabulary worksheet is designed for upper-intermediate ESL students to enhance their understanding of more complex colour and shape terms. In Part 1, students practise advanced colour vocabulary such as "crimson," "turquoise," and "ivory" by filling in the blanks in descriptive sentences. In Part 2, students will match advanced shape names, like "rhombus" and "ellipse," with their correct descriptions. The worksheet encourages students to expand their vocabulary beyond basic terms, helping them better describe the world around them. This activity is ideal for upper-intermediate primary-aged students who are ready to tackle more challenging vocabulary.

This Colours Around the World worksheet is designed for upper-intermediate ESL students to explore how colours are perceived and symbolised across various cultures. Through engaging matching activities, students will learn about the cultural significance of colours such as red, white, and blue in different parts of the world. The worksheet includes reflective short answer questions, encouraging students to think critically about how colours influence emotions and celebrations, both personally and globally. This activity builds cultural awareness, enhances vocabulary, and promotes a deeper understanding of figurative language, making it ideal for primary-aged students at an upper-intermediate level.

This engaging ESL worksheet is designed to capture the imaginations of intermediate to upper-intermediate primary-aged learners through the exciting story of Niko, an Arctic explorer, and his three sledge dogs. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet combines reading comprehension with creative writing exercises to enhance English language skills in a fun and educational way. Learning Objectives:Reading Comprehension: Students will read a story and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding of the text. This exercise will help improve their ability to extract key information and details from written passages.Creative Writing: Students will be prompted to continue the story, encouraging them to use their imagination and practise their writing skills. This activity aims to develop their narrative abilities and creativity in English.