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Sense WritingSense WritingExploring descriptive writing
through the five senses
Mrs. HillMrs. HillClear Lake Middle SchoolClear Lake Middle School88thth Grade Language Arts Grade Language Arts
Show…Don’t TellShow…Don’t Tell**Choose one of the following topic
sentences**Write a descriptive paragraph about
that particular topic**5-7 compound/complex sentences**Be sure to use various wording**ALWAYS pay attention to the
corrections discussed in class
Sentences to choose from:1. There were many interesting costumes at the party.
2. Spring will soon be here.3. The students were having fun.
4. She was exhausted.
Show…Don’t TellShow…Don’t Tell
Sense of SightSense of Sight
Sight words describe appearance, shapes, movements, and colors. In each
sentence below, choose the word that creates the most specific picture for the
reader:
Sense of SightSense of Sight1. Two squirrels (jumped, leaped) from branch to
branch.2. The thief was seen (loitering, walking) in the alley.3. The colt’s glossy coat gleamed (amber, brown) in
the sun.4. We all (ran, scrambled) to be first at the bus stop.5. Sara’s (freckled, spotted) face grew ashen in fear.6. The (chubby, portly) two-year-old clapped his
hands in delight.7. The exhausted woman (plodded, walked) into the
classroom.8. The (dotted, dappled) fawn trailed after its mother.
Sense of SightSense of SightAdd additional words to each category:
Red—brick, crimson, cranberry
Blue—sapphire, teal, royalYellow—gold, custardWhite—enamel, chalk
Black—tar, midnight, pitchPurple—violet, indigo,
bruiseGray—ashen, dull, slate,
metalBrown—amber, tan, beige
Green—emerald
Appearance—singed, hollow, chipped, cracked, frayed, rough, large, meek
(weak)Movement (fast)—hustle,
scramble, scurry, scramMovement (slow)—walk,
shuffle, plod, crawl, waddle, loiter
Shapes—octagon, oval, squiggly, pentagon,
hexagon, circular, cluster, acute, obtuse, portly,
chubby, sharp, shrunken
Sense of SightSense of SightHomework assignment:*Using the ideas we have been discussing about
writing (length and structure), write a paragraph about the following:
Describe a sunset.Example topic sentence: The
orange glow of the sun melted into the puffy clouds.
Sense of Sight: Sense of Sight: SunsetSunset
I watch as the crimson, orange globe dives closer and closer to the flowing green lake. Finally, I see it touch down and begin to sink farther below the trees, hills, slopes, rocks, dirt, and grass into unknown territory. It is making a desperate struggle by shooting beams of yellow, orange, and red light into the baby blue sky. I see it traveling farther down, wishing I could help the innocent globe, but I'm useless. Then, all of a sudden, it disappears below the emerald horizon, and everything goes black.
Sense of Sight: Sense of Sight: SunsetSunset
The red and orange sun began sinking its way back into the depths of space. The tints of red, orange, and pink that flooded the sky was a masterpiece. Although the sun was setting, the sky's colors turned even more rich and full. The last glimmer off the azure sea looks like a thousand diamonds dancing on blue silk. The sun’s last few rays came dancing down, and I saw the green flash. Although the sun has set, I continue to watch its painting flow across the heavens. The suns farewell is the most beautiful goodbye there is.
Sense of Sense of HearingHearing
Choose the word that creates the most vivid sound
for the reader to hear.
Sense of Sense of HearingHearing
1. Sam (bellows, sounds) like a bull when he is angry.
2. We heard the hens (peep, cackle) in alarm.3. The squeaking chalk (grated, scraped) on
my ears.4. Jane’s (whining, piercing) voice rose above
the crowd.5. Jim (jingled, clanged) the coins in his
pocket.6. Raindrops (thumped, pattered) on the
cottage roof.
Sense of HearingSense of HearingAdd additional words to each category:
LoudHowlRip
BangShattered/crack
MarchBoomThrashgallop
Grindingyelp
whooshBellowRoarpop
SoftGroan
WhimperTap
GaspHumPeepecho
crunchmurmurScuttleSqueakPatterTingChirp
Whisper (psst)
SpeechWhimper
RoarSlur
BellowRasp
Mumbleyell/yelpFirm/bold
BreathSqueakScreamWhining
questioning
Sense of Sense of HearingHearing
Write a phrase for each of the following. Make your reader
HEAR the sound in their mind.Example: a chairThe chair scraped and scratched its way across the floor.
1. A movie theatre (before the movie begins)2. School dismissal3. A traffic jam
Sense of Sense of HearingHearing
Homework assignment:*Using the ideas we have been discussing about
writing (length and structure), write a paragraph about the following:
Imagine that you were surfing when a storm blew in. The
waves crashed in around you as you tried desperately to get
back to shore. You couldn't see anything. All you could hear
was the roar of the waves. Describe the sounds.
Sense of Sense of Touch/FeelTouch/Feel
Choose the touch word that best creates a vivid picture.
1. Sam’s frostbitten finger’s felt (cold, numb).2. Lisa felt (stabs, prickles) of fear as she entered
the cave.3. Jim refused to touch the (wet, slimy) seaweed.4. A (bad, stabbing) pain shot through Joe’s finger.5. The old man’s face was (tough, leathery) from
the sun.
Sense of Sense of Touch/FeelTouch/Feel
Add additional words:coolscaldingstickydamp
slipperywaxy
rubberycrispslick
steamygrainyfrostypricklybittersinged
finedull
scaleshocked
warmsatinyfurryhot
leatherysoft
sandysilky
smoothcoarseshaggyrough
wrinkledrigid
parchedmelted
Sense of Sense of Touch/FeelTouch/Feel
Homework assignment:*Using the ideas we have been discussing
about writing (length and structure), write a paragraph about one of the following:
1. Walking along a beach or road on a hot day
2. Trudging through snow in January3. Walking in the rain on a warm
spring day
Sense of Taste Sense of Taste and Smelland Smell
Write answers to the following questions:1. What tastes do you like? Dislike?2. Write a phrase describing the taste of
your favorite food.3. What is your favorite smell?4. What does your room smell like?5. What are some classrooms in the school
that have distinct smells?6. Can you think of a memory associated
with a smell?
Sense of Taste Sense of Taste and Smelland Smell
Add additional words to each category:Tastebutteryfruitystaletart
creamytangydull
Smellperfumed
earthysulphurous
skunkymusky
mothballssweatyherbal
musty (old)cinnamon
sweet
Sense of Taste Sense of Taste and Smelland Smell
Choose the word that creates the most vivid picture.
1. An (acrid, horrible) smell remained long after the fire.
2. The rotting fish had a (putrid, unbearable) odor.
3. The air smells (wonderful, clean) after a summer thunderstorm.
4. Old coats can smell (bad, musty).
Sense of Taste Sense of Taste and Smelland Smell
Homework assignment:*Using the ideas we have been discussing
about writing (length and structure), write a paragraph about following:
You are lying in bed on Saturday morning when you awaken
to the aroma of coffee percolating and bacon frying along with other foods.
Describe the smells of breakfast cooking.
Sense of Taste Sense of Taste and Smelland Smell
Spend a few minutes “tasting” or “smelling” the following objects. Then write a sentence that describes it vividly. For example: The wet couch smelled of mothballs.
a lemon dropa piece of toasta pencila firetoothpaste
Sense of SmellSense of SmellWrite a paragraph describing one of the scenes below (incorporate any/all senses). When finished, write an acrostic poem describing that same scene (use phrases). Try to capture the distinctive odorodor of the scene you choose to describe.
Doctor’s office (DOCTOR)Doctor’s office (DOCTOR)
Bakery (BAKERY)Bakery (BAKERY)
Flower shop (FLOWER)Flower shop (FLOWER)
Sense DocumentSense DocumentParagraphs/Assignments to be typed on Paragraphs/Assignments to be typed on
Sense Document:Sense Document:
Be sure to highlight or underline all sense Be sure to highlight or underline all sense wordswords
**Sense of Sight: Sunset**Sense of Sight: Sunset
**Sense of Hearing: Waves**Sense of Hearing: Waves
**Sense of Hearing: Writing Cycle**Sense of Hearing: Writing Cycle
**Sense of Touch/Feel: (choice of topic from **Sense of Touch/Feel: (choice of topic from list)list)
**Sense of Taste and Smell: Breakfast**Sense of Taste and Smell: Breakfast
**Sense of Smell: (choice of topic from list)**Sense of Smell: (choice of topic from list)
**Sense of Smell: Acrostic Poem**Sense of Smell: Acrostic Poem
Final Sense Final Sense WritingWriting
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Final Sense WritingFinal Sense Writing
Extra Credit (10 Extra Credit (10 points)points)
Write two to three paragraphs creating a scenecreating a scene. Appeal to ALL of theALL of the sensessenses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Make sure you include each sense at least twice (underline your sense words). Your reader should feel as though they are right in your setting. Due on the same date as your final sense writing (by the end of the school day)—only a FINAL DRAFT is needed!
A supermarketA supermarketA day at the beach or poolA day at the beach or pool
An accidentAn accidentEating at a restaurantEating at a restaurant