Describe rain in 11+ writing
07.12.23
What's the weather like where you live today?
Rain. Rain. Rain?💦☂️
That's what I see when I look out of my window.
It made me think about just how frequently rain crops up in children's 11+ creative writing.
Rain descriptions can set the mood at a story's beginning, middle or end. Rain can feature heavily in some picture descriptions or recounts.
Rain can be used creatively to echo the feelings of a character.
Below are a few examples to learn and use in a home challenge. Depending on how the vocabulary is used, it can create a variety of moods.
And remember … it can be more effective to learn a few phrases well than skim-learn a mile-long vocabulary list that you might never have a hope of remembering!
Rain sounds – from calm to angry
- Plopping (suggesting a sedate and perhaps calm mood)
- Spitting (suggesting brewing anger where something bad may be about to happen)
- Shredding (we are now into full-blown outrage!)
Light rain
- Teardrops of lukewarm rain splattered …
- Pearls of gleaming rain adorned tree branches.
Heavy rain
- Phosphorescent nails of rain …
- Saturating sheets of rain …
Your turn!
Use the vocabulary to write two sentences. Each sentence will create a different MOOD.
Sentence 1 task
Write a sentence to describe a character who is happy and walking home in light rain. Add in the sounds and feel of the rain.
Sentence 2 task
Write a sentence to describe a character who is in heavy rain. Your description will give an ominous (foreboding) mood, suggesting that all is not well for this person.
Have fun with your sentences, and if you need further inspiration, I am sure just looking out of your window today could help!
Anna