5 Senses Writing Prompt: Bushfire

Overview:

This worksheet helps students develop a descriptive writing passage about bushfires, using the five senses to capture the intensity and urgency of the scene. Students brainstorm sensory details before writing their own description. Designed for middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify sensory details related to sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
• Organise sensory details to construct a clear and vivid description.
• Enhance writing skills by using sensory language to evoke emotion and imagery.

How the Activity Works:

Students observe the image of a bushfire and brainstorm sensory details related to the scene, considering relevant sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and sensations. After brainstorming, students use their ideas to write a descriptive passage that vividly captures the experience of a bushfire. This activity encourages the use of sensory language to create a powerful and immersive narrative.