Monday, 13 July 2020

Billy and the Dragon, onomatopoeia

 Today we are learning about onomatopoeias. 

Onomatopoeias are words imitate or copy the sound they describe.
Have a look at these examples:

Watch this video to hear more examples:



Onomatopoeias can add meaning or dramatic effect to your writing.




Today we are going to be describing this image from Billy and the dragon, using onomatopoeias.

Take a look at the illustration, what dramatic sounds could be used to describe what is happening?




Why not try...
creating some artwork with your onomatopoeic words? Can you make them LOOK the way they sound?
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