Year 2 expanded noun phrase worksheets
Support descriptive writing with our Year 2 expanded noun phrase worksheets, tailored to help pupils build and apply noun phrases for description and specification. This lesson is part of our complete Year 2 SPaG Spring scheme and is based on the DfE grammar objective for using expanded noun phrases.
Included in this lesson pack:
- A clear and accessible PowerPoint introducing expanded noun phrases
- A hands-on sentence-building activity using adjectives and nouns
- A differentiated worksheet for identifying and writing expanded noun phrases in context
This resource supports:
- Recognising nouns and adjectives in sentences
- Building expanded noun phrases to describe people, places and things
- Using commas to separate adjectives in noun phrases
- Applying grammar knowledge in writing tasks
Each worksheet includes the small step at the top to help track progression. Resources are unbranded by year group, making them suitable for use across Key Stage 1. Use alongside our Year 2 SPaG resources for a consistent and structured approach.
Our Year 2 Spring SPaG lesson plans include the full weekly planning for each small step, and you can track coverage using our SPaG progression overview.
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