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Sensory Words Exploration

A Grade 3 worksheet to help students identify and use sensory words related to sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarLanguage and VocabularyLanguageSensory Words
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.ACCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3.A
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Sensory Words Exploration

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Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.

Sensory words help us imagine what something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels like. They make our writing more interesting!

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

crunchy
sparkling
sweet
loud
soft
sour
whispered
bright

1. The fresh apple was   when I bit into it.

2. The diamonds were   in the sunlight.

3. The baby's blanket was so  .

4. Her voice was barely heard as she   a secret.

Read each sentence and choose the best sensory word to complete it.

5. The siren wailed   as the fire truck drove by.

a

slowly

b

loudly

c

quietly

d

softly

6. The freshly baked cookies smelled   from the kitchen.

a

delicious

b

bad

c

fast

d

cold

Read the sentence. Underline the sensory word and write which sense it appeals to (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) on the line.

7. The smooth stone felt nice in my hand. Sense:  

8. The salty ocean water splashed on my face. Sense:  

9. A tiny, colorful butterfly landed on the flower. Sense:  

10. Write two sentences describing your favorite food. Use at least two sensory words in your description.