Picture composition — English writing skills for kids

Writing tip

Look, then write — “describe the people, things and actions that are in the picture”

1. Look at the whole picture first: where is it — a park, a market, a station?
2. Then describe each part: who is there and what they are doing (A woman is buying bananas.).
3. Do not add things that are not in the picture.

Use it for: Picture composition in Class 2–5 English exams, and describing scenes in stories.

Worked example: Which sentence describes this picture? → A cow is standing in the middle of the road.

✏️ Practice

Read every choice carefully, then tap the one that is written correctly. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 15 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Picture Composition Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)