Sensory Details in Descriptive Writing
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Objective
I can use sensory details to describe a person, place, or thing.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Imagery is descriptive writing that creates pictures in a reader's mind by appealing to the five senses.
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The five senses that writers use to create imagery are sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
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Using figurative language like simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole can be a great writing tool to write powerful imagery.
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Practice
12 questions
What is imagery in writing?
Name the five senses that writers use to create imagery.
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Exit ticket
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“Think of your favorite place. Describe it using at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch).”
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