Sensory Language in Character Snapshots
Grade 5•45 minutes•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.B
Learning Objective
I can add sensory details to my character snapshot to help readers imagine my Japanese family character's experience in the USA.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. List the five senses and give one example of a word or phrase that could be used to describe each sense in writing.
2. 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.
3. Choose one of the following locations in the USA: a bustling city, a quiet forest, or a sandy beach. Describe what your character might experience through the sense of touch in that location.
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