1. 28/9/14 Setting 1
TP: Good writers use the five senses to make passages come alive Bell work: Brainstorm as many examples of settings as you can.

2. CAN YOU ADD ANY IDEAS? SIGHT People walking Glowing shop signs
Harsh, artificial light
Bright and colourful clothes
SOUND
Laughing
Babies crying
Heels clicking
Arguing
SMELL
Strong perfume
Buttery scent of popcorn
Overpowering stench of bleach
Floral soap
TASTE
Sweet, delicious ice-cream
Salty fries
Spicy chicken wings
Sharp tang of lemon juice
TOUCH
Soft leather bags
Cold, hard tiles
Freezing blasts of A/C
Fluffy jumpers
CAN YOU ADD ANY IDEAS?

3. Descriptive Writing Example
The minute the sliding doors opened, I was hit with a freezing cold blast from the air-conditioning unit. Heading straight for the food court, the delicious aromas made my mouth water. A young boy ran past me, laughing as he shouted out insults to his less than amused older sister. As I stood in line, deciding what to have, veiled women in embroidered abayas floated by, leaving their perfumed scent hanging in the air.

4. Paired Work Now it’s your turn!
In pairs, look at the picture on the following slide.
Make notes under the following headings: Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch and Taste.

6. Paired Work Now that you have your notes, turn these into a piece
of descriptive writing.
Aim to write around 100 – 150 words.
Try to use all five senses in your writing.
Remember: focus purely on bringing the setting to life. You DO NOT need to develop plot.
EXTENSION: If you finish, choose another setting, make notes and write an individual description.

7. Swap your writing with another pair.
With your partner, read through what the other pair has written.
Write down two things they did well in their writing.
Write down one thing they need to improve (make better).
When both pairs are finished, swap your feedback!