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Descriptive Writing Using the Five Senses - T&M
Bring descriptive writing to life with this bright, structured, and student-friendly resource! Perfect for upper primary learners (can be adapted to Grades 4 to 6), this sensory writing pack helps students explore and apply descriptive language through the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
This three-part activity pack builds skills progressively—from word-level combinations to focused paragraph writing, and finally to an extended creative piece using a visual prompt. Students are guided to create vivid, imaginative descriptions using carefully selected sensory vocabulary.
What’s Included:
- A full-colour, word bank for each of the five senses
- Activity 1 – Combine sensory words in descriptive sentences
- Activity 2 – Write a mini-paragraph using two senses
- Activity 3 – Write a 10–12 sentence descriptive piece based on a visual image, using all five senses
- Mini Rubric (20 marks) – Clear, student-friendly assessment grid covering sensory detail, spelling and grammar, creativity, and word choice
- Thoughtful instructions, ideal for guided or independent practice
How it works?
Once you've purchased the product you will have the option to download the zip file instantly. You will also receive an email with a download link for the file. You will have 30 days to download the product before the link expires.
For Personal Use Only
This is a digital product, not a physical copy. A South African teacher has worked really hard to create this resource. This product is for personal use only and may not be distributed.
Non-refundable
Please note that our digital resources are non-refundable.
Special notes & tips for teachers
- Begin with a brief revision or warm-up on adjectives and adverbs.
- Use Activity 1 as a quick partner task to spark discussion around unusual combinations.
- Encourage students to physically act out or mime senses to engage kinaesthetic learners.
- Display the rubric before Activity 3 so students know how they will be assessed.
- Consider using Activity 3 as a formal writing assessment or as a classroom display piece.
- Extend learning by having students peer-assess with the rubric or swap writing for feedback.