Five Senses to Build Tension: Race

Overview:

This writing worksheet focuses on using the five senses to build tension in a descriptive paragraph about a car race. It is designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Use sensory details to create vivid and engaging descriptions.
• Build tension by incorporating sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell in writing.
• Enhance creative writing skills and storytelling techniques.

How the Activity Works:

Using a stimulus picture of a car race, students write a paragraph using sensory language to build tension. They are encouraged to describe the sights, roaring sounds, vibrations, and smells of burning rubber to immerse readers in the race's intense atmosphere.

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