CONNECT: What is your favorite childhood book/movie? Why?
Lit Circle #3
Narrative Writing: SHOW don't tell
Exemplars from Formative Narratives
Using the Five Senses
Writers use sensory writing as a means of making their writing more realistic and descriptive. They integrate the five senses (sight, hearing, feeling, tasting, and smelling) within their writing to give the reader more of an understanding of the text. This creates a feeling of first-hand experience, which leads to a more engaging experience for readers. This technique is extremely popular in novels. Most authors use sensory language to create an emotional connection between the reader and the characters in the story.
Here are examples of how to use sensory language.
| Sense | Example |
|---|---|
| Sight | Her raven black hair, still dripping after the shower, left a cascade of water spots trickling down the back of her white t-shirt. |
| Sound | We woke up sluggish, tired from last night's ruckus. Our new puppy restlessly wandered around the house, his nails clicking over the wood floor like tap-dancing beetles, and his incessant, sharp-pitched whining filled all the corners of the house. |
| Taste | Ugh, I hate when the sour taste of sweat drips into my mouth during practice. |
| Touch | Her sweater was so soft, reminding me of a velvety smooth bunny or a wispy cotton ball. I was surprised it wasn't cashmere. |
| Smell | I made sure to chew gum before my interview. I love the smell of minty breath; that sweet, icily refreshing scent is always sure to calm me down and help me focus. |
TABLE IMAGE: What is the message to society? Share with class.
A4 Narrative Writing: SHOW me!
1) Using your image, decide as a group (in one or two sentences):
- Setting
- Character
- Action
3) Swap writing with a partner. Improve your partner's writing.
H/W- Complete Close Read: Yes We Can (started last class); FIND and PRINT a political speech for Formative Close Read next class; start preparing for last Lit Circle: reading and role.
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