Sensory Language in Character Snapshots
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Objective
I can add sensory details to my character snapshot to help readers imagine my Japanese family character's experience in the USA.
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Practice
6 questions
List the five senses and give one example of a word or phrase that could be used to describe each sense in writing.
Imagine your Japanese family character has just arrived in the USA. Describe one thing they might see, hear, or smell that is different from what they are used to in Japan.
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Exit ticket
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“Imagine your Japanese family character is visiting a bustling city in the USA. Describe the scene using at least three different senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell). Imagine your Japanese family character is visiting a natural landmark (like a national park) in the USA. Describe the scene using at least three different senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell). ”
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