We are exploring the art of description using the senses to create rich word pictures. We located some of the sensory description in the Black Hat and discussed how the choice of these sensory words enhanced the writing. Scroll down to see complete transcript)
A tell sentence was displayed and as a class we discussed different vocabulary choices to show the reader instead of telling. Brainstorming based on the senses provided an interesting pool of words and ideas to choose from, then together we came up with different words for the same idea.
WOW! words
We also noticed how Maia Walczak used interesting, precise vocabulary. We also highlighted these words.
We are building WOW! words displays in the classrooms so that we can build our vocabulary and have knowledge of interesting words to use in our writing.