Name: _______________________________
Date: ________________________________
Choose an object, place, or event you want to describe. Then, fill in the chart below with descriptions using your five senses.
What are you describing? ____________________________________
| Sense | Description |
|---|---|
| Sight | What do you see? Describe colors, shapes, and movements. |
| Sound | What do you hear? Describe sounds, loud or soft. |
| Smell | What do you smell? Describe different scents. |
| Taste | What do you taste? Describe flavors. |
| Touch | What do you feel? Describe textures and temperatures. |
Example:
| Sense | Description |
|---|---|
| Sight | The mountain is covered with tall, green trees and has a snowy peak. |
| Sound | I hear the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds. |
| Smell | The air is fresh and filled with the scent of pine trees. |
| Taste | I can taste the cold, crisp water from the mountain stream. |
| Touch | The ground feels rocky and uneven under my feet, and the breeze is cool on my skin. |
Use your sensory chart to write a vivid and detailed paragraph about what you are describing.
Example:
“The mountain is covered with tall, green trees and has a snowy peak. I hear the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds. The air is fresh and filled with the scent of pine trees. I can taste the cold, crisp water from the mountain stream. The ground feels rocky and uneven under my feet, and the breeze is cool on my skin.”
Your Turn:
Write your paragraph here:
Choose one of the prompts below and write a short story. Use your senses to make your story come alive!
Your Story:
Sharing and Reflecting:
Get Creative!
Use your senses to bring your stories to life and make them exciting and fun to read. Happy writing!