Descriptive Writing: Using the Senses

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Good writers use the five senses to help readers imagine what they're describing. Think about what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch!

Part 1: Sense Sorting

Read each describing word below. Write which sense it belongs to: sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch.

1. crunchy ____________________

2. golden ____________________

3. whistling ____________________

4. smoky ____________________

5. rough ____________________

6. sour ____________________

Rewrite each sentence to make it more descriptive by adding sensory details.

Example: The pizza was good.

Better: The pizza was hot and cheesy, with a crispy crust that crunched when I bit into it.

1. The dog ran in the park.

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2. The garden had flowers.

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Choose ONE topic below. Write a paragraph describing it using at least three different senses.

• A day at the beach • Baking biscuits • A thunderstorm • Your choice: ______________

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