2014 Five Senses Poetry

Creative Poetry Writingusing our 5 senses

What are the five sense?

WRITING A POEM USING THE 5 SENSES

LI: to write a poem about summer by the sea using our 5 senses

1. Brainstorm

2. Draft, edit and self check

3. Buddy check and recraft

3. Publish

Summer by the Sea

What sort of things can I see, hear, touch, feel and

taste at the beach or seaside during summer?

If I am standing by the sea on a summer day – what can I see, hear, feel, touch

and taste?

SEE:- Sun glowing in the sky.- Waves crashing against the rocks.- People swimming.- Carpet of golden sand.

HEAR:- Children laughing and playing in the sea.- Seagulls crying- Loud sound of waves

FEEL:- Grains of sand between my fingers.- rocks beneath my feet- Sun as hot as an oven burning my skin.

SMELL:Smell the fresh, cool air.Smell of salt in the airSmell of sizzling sausages on the bbq’s.

TASTE:The salt on my lips; my cold chocolate ice cream which I eat quickly before it drips; cold refreshing drink …

USE IMAGES TO INSPIRE YOU

Summer by the SeaSight: I see huge waves crashing.Sound: I hear the sound of the waves as it roars.Taste: I can taste the saltiness of the ocean.Touch: I feel the rocks beneath my feet.Smell: I can smell the freshness, cool air of a summer’s day.

1. Delete “I” sentences.

2. Add figurative language- similies- metaphors- personification- onomatopoeia- alliteration

Summer by the Sea

2. ADD MORE DETAILS TO

EACH SENTENCES

Summer by the Sea

Summer by the Sea

Huge waves crash against the rocky shore.The waves roar like a hungry lion.The saltiness of the ocean tingles on my lips.Jagged rocks scratch and tear at my feet.The air smells fresh and makes me feel alive.

My Summer by the SeaHuge waves crash against

the rocky shore.Waves roar like a hungry lion.

The saltiness of the ocean tingles on my lips.

Jagged rocks scratch and tear at my feet.

Summer air smells fresh and makes

me feel alive.

BRAINSTORMING TEMPLATE

If I am sitting outside a

summer/autumn day – what can I see, hear, feel,

touch and taste?

SEE:

HEAR:

FEEL:

SMELL:

TASTE: