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Click here to view our cookie information.World Book Day (Thursday 7th March) gives us a great opportunity to get pupils enthused about reading and writing. As well as talking about the books we love and why we love them, it gives pupils the chance to unleash their inner writer. Using sensory details in writing helps to bring our stories to life. It adds an extra depth to our stories and makes it much easier for the reader to picture the characters and scenes that you create. Take a look at our fun activities to help your pupils add extra sparkle to their stories below.
Using sensory details to develop character is great for adding depth and making your characters easy to relate to for the reader. Close your eyes and imagine your character is standing in front of you. One at a time, think about the following questions and jot down a few words in answer to each one:
We’re now going to do something similar with a location from your story. Close your eyes and imagine you are standing in the middle of your scene. Think about the following questions, then jot down your answers. If you like, you can put these into a table like in the image below.
You can use the sensory details that you have gathered to create a vivid picture in your story. Write a scene set in your location and use the words you have noted down to describe the place as your character moves through it. It is these small details that will bring your story to life. In your scene, try to answer the following questions:
We hope your pupils enjoy using these activities to develop their stories, and that you have a wonderful World Book Day. Let us know how you’re celebrating in the comments section below.
Did you know that PTS has brilliant World Book Day Stickers that you can personalise for your school? Take a look here.