Sensory Details in Writing
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using sensory details to enhance descriptive writing.
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities. Pay close attention to how authors use words to appeal to our five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The old, wooden swing set groaned a rusty protest as Maya pushed off the ground. The cool, crisp autumn air swirled around her, carrying the faint, sweet scent of burning leaves from a distant yard. Above, the sky was a brilliant canvas of fiery oranges and deep purples, painted by the setting sun. A gentle breeze whispered through the tall oak trees, making their dry leaves rustle like crinkled paper. As she soared higher, the rough ropes of the swing rubbed against her palms, and the faint taste of dust settled on her tongue.
1. Which of the following phrases primarily appeals to the sense of sound?
cool, crisp autumn air
faint, sweet scent of burning leaves
groaned a rusty protest
brilliant canvas of fiery oranges
2. The phrase "rough ropes of the swing rubbed against her palms" appeals to which sense?
Sight
Smell
Touch
Taste
Fill in the blank with the sensory detail that best completes the sentence.
1. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
2. The kitten's fur was incredibly against my cheek.
3. The siren wailed in the distance, growing louder with each passing second.
1. Rewrite the following sentence by adding at least two sensory details: "The dog ran through the park."
2. Describe your favorite food using at least three different sensory details (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound).
Use the words below to add sensory details to the sentences.
1. The steak cooked on the grill.
2. A rain fell, making the afternoon feel long.
3. The texture of the peach skin was surprising.
4. The lemon made my mouth pucker.