Exploring Sensory Language in Writing

The video introduces sensory language, illustrating its importance in writing through a camping story. It explains how sensory language engages the five senses, enhancing reader experience. Examples for each sense are provided, followed by an analysis of sensory details in two stories. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to practice using sensory language.

What was the main activity mentioned in the brief story?

• Swimming

• Bird watching

• Fishing

• Hiking

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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CCSS.RL.5.3

In the detailed story, what was the color of the fishing poles?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What sensory detail describes the sound of the birds in the morning?

• Gentle humming

• Loud chirping

• Soft whistling

• Harsh cawing

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sense is associated with the phrase 'the sweet smell of the pines'?

• Touch

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is an example of sensory language for touch?

• Loud, quiet, whispering

• Sweet, sour, salty

• Soft, fuzzy, cushiony

• Bright, colorful, vivid

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word is used to describe the sound of a phone?

• Hissing

• Barking

• Ringing

• Crying

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What keyword might indicate sensory language related to smell?

• Feels like

• Smells like

• Looks like

• Sounds like

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the first story, what detail is missing about the bear?

• Its color

• Its size

• Its type

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What sensory detail is used to describe the bacon in the detailed story?

• Spicy and tangy

• Bland and dry

• Savory, sweet, and salty

• Crunchy and burnt

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does sensory language enhance writing?

• By making it longer

• By helping the reader experience the story

• By adding more characters

• By using complex vocabulary

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5