{"product_id":"descriptosaurus-action-adventure-9781138858695","title":"Descriptosaurus Action  Adventure","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescriptosaurus: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAction \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e builds on the vocabulary and descriptive phrases introduced in the original bestselling \u003ci\u003eDescriptosaurus\u003c\/i\u003e and, within the context of adventure stories, develops the structure and use of the words and phrases to promote colourful cinematic writing. This essential guide will enable children to take their writing to the next level, combine their descriptions of setting and character and show how the two interact. Children can then experiment with their own adventure stories, armed with the skills, techniques and vocabulary necessary to describe their action scenes in a way that allows the reader to feel the characters' fear and excitement, and visualise the action within the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new system also provides a contextualised alternative to grammar textbooks and will assist children in acquiring, understanding and applying the grammar they will need to improve their writing, both creative and technical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eDescriptosaurus\u003cem\u003e is a hugely popular and highly successful book which helps teachers encourage pupils’ creative writing. […]\u003c\/em\u003e Descriptosaurus: Action and Adventure\u003cem\u003e takes a subject which will really excite and engage children and builds on the vocabulary and descriptive phrases introduced in the original bestseller book. Always keeping close to the theme, it develops the structure and use of the words and phrases to promote colourful cinematic writing. […] This is a huge library of ideas and will give teachers an almost unlimited resource to inspire their pupils. It’s very simple to use and newly qualified teachers and teachers in training will find the book accessible; experienced teachers will find the range of ideas quite superb. A wonderful resource.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003e– \u003cem\u003eParents in Touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKEY ELEMENTS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART A – RACE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1 HOOKS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Openings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Warning of Danger to Come \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: The Ticking Clock \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 4: A Decision\/Plan \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 5: What’s Lurking Behind the Door \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 6: Too Close for Comfort \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2 JOURNEY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3 ROUTES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Cities, Towns and Villages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Paths \u0026amp; Trails \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Ground \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4 MOVING CLOSE TO THE DESTINATION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Barriers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Alarms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Scanning the Area \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Signals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Advancing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD. Getting Inside \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5 SECRET PASSAGES \u0026amp; TUNNELS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1(a): Setting - Secret Passages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2(a): Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2(b): Setting - Tunnels \u0026amp; Passages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2(b): Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART B – THE CHASE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6 FOLLOWED \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7 HIDING \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8 PURSUED \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9 TRAPPED \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Characters\/Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART C – THE VILLAIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10 MEETING THE VILLAIN \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. The Villain \u0026amp; his Allies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Expressions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Eyes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Voice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 4: Movement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 5: Scars \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Dangerous Animals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Guard Dogs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Scorpion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Crocodiles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 4: Snake \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 5: Black Widow Spider \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11 INTERACTION \u0026amp; REACTION TO VILLAIN \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Movement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Wrestle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Strike \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12 CAPTURED \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART D – SURVIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13 FIRE, EXPLOSIONS, VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Fire \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Explosions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Earthquakes \u0026amp; Volcanoes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14 IN THE WATER \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15 DESERTS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16 SNOW, ICE, AVALANCHES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Interaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Reaction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLANNING AN ADVENTURE STORY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlot Planning Sheet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHero Planning Sheet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVillain Planning Sheet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS(C)IR - The Race \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS(C)IR - The Chase \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS(C)IR - Survival\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019534401879,"sku":"9781138858695","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138858695.jpg?v=1750780553","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/descriptosaurus-action-adventure-9781138858695","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}