It can…

Writing task: Describe an item

Write a paragraph about an item that you find interesting. Useful language
Use the Useful language to help you prepare. Write 30–50 words. Sentence starters
• Something I find very
Follow this structure: interesting is …
• State what item you want to talk about. • I like it because …
• Say why you chose this thing, or why you like it. • It can …
• Explain what it can do. • It can’t …
• Name some things it can’t do. Adjectives
• special
The Kangaroos • fantastic
Something that I find very interesting is the way they reproduce and raise their young. • amazing
I like them because they can jump higher than other species and can carry their young • great
in their pouches. It's fantastic and amazing • important
They can't talk and they can't live in freezing temperatures.

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