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Word bank: powerful verbs

Word bank: powerful verbs worksheet
This KS2 PDF worksheet of powerful verbs was created by a primary school teacher to help your child with creative writing.

You have found a mysterious egg. Suddenly it hatches and something pops out! Write a few notes (not full sentences) to describe how this happens and where you go and what you do with the creature who comes out of the egg. Use the powerful verbs box below to help you.


Keystage:  KS2, Year 3

What is a KS2 word bank?

Word banks are simply lists of words designed to help children with their writing. These lists can change depending on your child's age and the specific writing task they're working on. 

As children enter Key Stage 2, they’re encouraged to use more expressive verbs and adverbs in their writing. Some assignments include word banks to help spark creativity and enrich their vocabulary.

Teachers sometimes encourage children to create word banks on classroom walls. These might include lists of adjectives, powerful verbs, or adverbs that students can see every day. Kids are often invited to add words they come up with or discover, making the display a group project where everyone can contribute and share interesting words.

What does a KS2 word bank look like?

KS2 word banks are often displayed in boxes or grids, or can be presented as word charts in the classroom or as simple lists in exercise books. 

Here’s an example of a KS2 word bank:

Powerful verbs:

  • Sprint
  • Whisper
  • Gaze
  • Devour
  • Leap

Adjectives:

  • Magnificent
  • Murky
  • Fragrant
  • Shiny
  • Trembling

Adverbs:

  • Swiftly
  • Silently
  • Eagerly
  • Cautiously
  • Boldly
     

How will this powerful verbs word bank help your KS2 child?

This powerful verbs word bank was designed for KS2 children by an experienced educator with the purpose of improving your child's creative writing skills. Your child is given a creative writing prompt about a mysterious egg and they will need to use the word bank provided to select powerful verbs to use in their story. 

For more help and support with primary-school English, visit our hub page, or try a new activity such as our Year 3 English Challenge Pack!