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The snake hissed. The word 'hiss' is an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia

Discover noisy words like buzz, crash and splash. Onomatopoeia makes your KS1 writing sound exciting, just like the sounds in real life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Comic-book onomatopoeia shouts POW!, ZAP!, and BOOM! in big letters to show huge, noisy action.

In KS1 English, children learn onomatopoeia: words that sound like the noise they describe. These sound words make stories, poems, and comics more fun, lively, and memorable for young readers.

Key Terms

  • Onomatopoeia: A word that sounds like its noise, such as buzz, pop, bang, or splash.
  • Sound Effect Word: A special word used to show a sound clearly in stories, poems, or comics.
  • Comic Panel: A box in a comic strip where pictures, speech bubbles, and sound words are shown.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are simple examples of onomatopoeia for KS1?

Simple onomatopoeia words for KS1 include buzz, drip, woof, meow, squelch, crash, and splash. Each word helps children hear the sound in their heads as they read.

How does onomatopoeia help children with reading and writing?

Onomatopoeia helps children link sounds to words, making texts more interesting and easier to picture. It encourages them to read with expression and write more imaginatively.

How can I use onomatopoeia in a KS1 classroom activity?

Ask children to listen for sounds around them, like clapping or footsteps, then write matching sound words. They can add these words into a short story or comic strip.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Finish this sentence with an onomatopoeia: The crying baby screamed...
baa
meow
waaa
woof
The word 'waaa' won't be in the dictionary as it's a made up word. It's a word used to explain a sound.
2 .
This person is diving into the water. What sound will this make?
boing
meow
splash
whoosh
A fixed diving board is called a platform.
3 .
What noise will these children make when they jump?
bang
swoosh
boing
splash
Trampolining is in the Olympics!
4 .
Finish this sentence with an onomatopoeia: The doorbell went...
boing
bang
ding dong
ding dang
Nowadays you can change the sound of your doorbell, whereas before it always made a 'ding dong' noise.
5 .
Which word describes the noise a runny tap makes?
drip
boing
bang
smash
The word tells you what is happening and the sound it makes. All the other answers are onomatopoeias too.
6 .
What noise do bees make?
squeak
bleat
buzz
quack
For this, we could say they buzz or bzzzz.
7 .
Finish this sentence with an onomatopoeia: The fire...
crackled
was hot
was red
banged
Every house should have a fire alarm fitted - it's best to be safe!
8 .
Which word sounds like the noise a dog makes?
oink
woof
roar
meow
Onomatopoeias try to recreate the way a noise sounds through letters.
9 .
Finish this sentence with an onomatopoeia: The wolf went...
meow
cluck
grrr
hiccup
Wolves live and hunt in groups called packs.
10 .
Finish this sentence with an onomatopoeia: The bomb went...
ping
crackle
swoosh
boom
Onomatopoeias make your writing more vivid and interesting, so try to include one next time you write a story.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Onomatopoeia

Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)
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