Using the Senses - Lesson 3: Words and Pictures - Worksheets

Designed to engage the senses and enhance descriptive writing skills, this English teaching resource provides a series of worksheets that prompt students to use their senses to describe a variety of scenes. The worksheets encourage children to think about what they can see, hear, smell, feel, and taste in different contexts. For example, students might note the sight of "grey clouds," the sound of "waves crashing," the smell of a "fishy harbour," the feeling of "water's spray" on their skin, and the taste of "salty air" on their tongue. This sensory approach helps students to create vivid imagery in their writing, making it more engaging and immersive.

Each worksheet includes a section for each of the five senses, with space provided for students to write down their own words and descriptions corresponding to specific pictures. The aim is to encourage children to think creatively and to use a wide range of descriptive vocabulary. This activity not only aids in developing their writing skills but also in paying closer attention to the details of their surroundings. It is an excellent tool for teachers to help students explore language and expression through the lenses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.