Sense Writing Exploring descriptive writing through the five

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Sense Writing Exploring descriptive writing through the five senses Mrs. Hill Clear Lake Middle

Sense Writing Exploring descriptive writing through the five senses Mrs. Hill Clear Lake Middle School 8 th Grade Language Arts

Show…Don’t Tell **Choose one of the following topic sentences **Write a descriptive paragraph about

Show…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

Show…Don’t Tell Sentences to choose from: 1. There were many interesting costumes at the

Show…Don’t Tell 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.

Sense of Sight words describe appearance, shapes, movements, and colors. In each sentence below,

Sense of 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 Sight 1. Two squirrels (jumped, leaped) from branch to branch. 2. The

Sense of Sight 1. 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.

Sense of Sight Add additional words to each category: Red—brick, crimson, cranberry Blue—sapphire, teal,

Sense of Sight Add additional words to each category: Red—brick, crimson, cranberry Blue—sapphire, teal, royal Yellow—gold, custard White—enamel, chalk Black—tar, midnight, pitch Purple—violet, indigo, bruise Gray—ashen, dull, slate, metal Brown—amber, tan, beige Appearance—singed, hollow, chipped, cracked, frayed, rough, large, meek (weak) Movement (fast)—hustle, scramble, scurry, scram Movement (slow)—walk, shuffle, plod, crawl, waddle, loiter Shapes—octagon, oval, squiggly, pentagon, hexagon, circular, cluster, acute, obtuse, portly,

Sense of Sight Homework assignment: *Using the ideas we have been discussing about writing

Sense of Sight Homework 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: Sunset I watch as the crimson, orange globe dives closer and

Sense of Sight: Sunset 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: Sunset The red and orange sun began sinking its way back

Sense of Sight: Sunset 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

Sense of Hearing Choose the word that creates the most vivid sound for the

Sense of Hearing Choose the word that creates the most vivid sound for the reader to hear.

Sense of Hearing 1. Sam (bellows, sounds) like a bull when he is angry.

Sense of Hearing 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

Sense of Hearing Add additional words to each category: Loud Howl Rip Bang Shattered/crack

Sense of Hearing Add additional words to each category: Loud Howl Rip Bang Shattered/crack March Boom Thrash gallop Grinding yelp whoosh Bellow Roar pop Soft Groan Whimper Tap Gasp Hum Peep echo crunch murmur Scuttle Squeak Patter Ting Chirp Whisper (psst) Speech Whimper Roar Slur Bellow Rasp Mumble yell/yelp Firm/bold Breath Squeak Scream Whining questioning

Sense of Hearing Write a phrase for each of the following. Make your reader

Sense of Hearing Write a phrase for each of the following. Make your reader HEAR the sound in their mind. Example: a chair The chair scraped and scratched its way across the floor. 1. A movie theatre (before the movie begins) 2. School dismissal

Sense of Hearing Homework assignment: *Using the ideas we have been discussing about writing

Sense of Hearing 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

Sense of Touch/Feel Choose the touch word that best creates a vivid picture. 1.

Sense of Touch/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

Sense of Touch/Feel Add additional words: cool scalding sticky damp slippery waxy rubbery crisp

Sense of Touch/Feel Add additional words: cool scalding sticky damp slippery waxy rubbery crisp slick steamy grainy frosty prickly bitter singed fine dull scale shocked warm satiny furry hot leathery soft sandy silky smooth coarse shaggy rough wrinkled rigid parched melted

Sense of Touch/Feel Homework assignment: *Using the ideas we have been discussing about writing

Sense of Touch/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 January 3. Walking in the rain on a warm spring

Sense of Taste and Smell Write answers to the following questions: 1. What tastes

Sense of Taste and 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

Sense of Taste and Smell Add additional words to each category: Taste buttery fruity

Sense of Taste and Smell Add additional words to each category: Taste buttery fruity stale tart creamy tangy dull Smell perfumed earthy sulphurous skunky musky mothballs sweaty herbal musty (old) cinnamon sweet

Sense of Taste and Smell Choose the word that creates the most vivid picture.

Sense of Taste and 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.

Sense of Taste and Smell Homework assignment: *Using the ideas we have been discussing

Sense of Taste and 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

Sense of Taste and Smell Spend a few minutes “tasting” or “smelling” the following

Sense of Taste and 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 drop a piece of toast a pencil a fire

Sense of Smell Write a paragraph describing one of the scenes below (incorporate any/all

Sense of Smell Write 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 odor of the scene you choose to describe. Doctor’s office (DOCTOR) Bakery (BAKERY)

Sense Document Paragraphs/Assignments to be typed on Sense Document: Be sure to highlight or

Sense Document Paragraphs/Assignments to be typed on Sense Document: Be sure to highlight or underline all sense words **Sense of Sight: Sunset **Sense of Hearing: Waves **Sense of Hearing: Writing Cycle **Sense of Touch/Feel: (choice of topic from list) **Sense of Taste and Smell: Breakfast

Final Sense Writing Refer to the link on this page entitled Final Sense Writing

Final Sense Writing Refer to the link on this page entitled Final Sense Writing

Extra Credit (10 points) Write two to three paragraphs creating a scene Appeal to

Extra Credit (10 points) Write two to three paragraphs creating a scene Appeal to ALL of the senses—sight, sound, touch, senses 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 supermarket A day at the beach or pool An accident