Yesterday, you had a go at creating your own crossword puzzle. Continuing with this theme, today we will be looking at writing our riddles.
A riddle is a poem which describes something without actually naming it. The poem should include clues and hints to help the reader to figure out the answer.
Here is an example of a riddle- Can you guess what I am describing?
Check your answer at the bottom of this post.
What am I?
A bridge, a bow, an arch.
Shining bright in the sky.
From sunshine and rain am I.
Look up or you’ll miss me.
Now its your turn…
Writing a riddle is the reverse of solving a puzzle – you have to start with the answer. So first, choose something to write about (objects or animals are good for beginners).
Once you know the solution, you have to think of the clues that will lead someone to guess it. Imagine you are that thing, and describe yourself.
You can use sentences such as:
- I look like…
- I sound like…
- You find me…
- I have…
- I am…
- I feel…
Try to use your imagination, and think of creative descriptions – if something is round like a ball, you could say ‘ I am shaped like the earth’. This is known as a simile (a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’) .
Have fun creating your riddles and don’t forget to send them in to year2team@stgeorgesschool.org.uk
Answer to the riddle- A rainbow.