5 Senses Writing Prompt: Ice Cream

Overview:

This worksheet guides students in creating a descriptive passage about ice cream, helping them use the five senses to make their writing more vivid. They will brainstorm sensory details before crafting their own description. Designed for students in the middle and upper years.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify sensory details related to sight, sound, taste, touch and smell.
• Organise sensory details into a cohesive description.
• Develop descriptive writing skills by painting a vivid picture for the reader.

How the Activity Works:

Students start by observing the image of someone holding an ice cream cone at the beach. They then brainstorm sensory details based on the five senses, such as what the ice cream looks like, smells like, tastes like, and feels like. Once they've gathered their ideas, they write a descriptive passage using these details. This exercise encourages students to use specific, sensory-rich language to make their writing come alive.