Sensory Details

Grade 445 min

Learning Objective

I can identify sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) in a written description.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

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Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

What are the five senses that writers use to make their writing more descriptive? Can you give an example of a detail that helps you see something in your mind as you read? In the sentence, "The sweet smell of bread filled the kitchen," what is the sensory detail and which sense does it use?

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