Sensory Detail Builder

Students revise telling sentences by adding sensory details-sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch-to show what is happening. Each prompt guides students to include relevant sensory clues that clarify the character’s experience or the scene’s mood. This activity strengthens descriptive writing by helping learners incorporate vivid and specific imagery. Students practice transforming simple statements into rich, engaging sentences that appeal to the senses. The exercise supports narrative clarity and enhances students’ ability to create immersive scenes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Sensory Detail Integration

English Language Arts – Descriptive and Vivid Writing

English Language Arts – Showing vs. Telling Skill Application

English Language Arts – Scene Development Using Imagery

This worksheet is part of our Show, Don’t Tell Techniques Worksheets collection.