This module is for English students in grades 9-12. They will need access to a computer with word processing software and internet access.
By the end of this module, students will produce (in writing) a narrative paragraph of at least 100 words to convey a clear description of a setting from a chosen point of view, using at least three sensory details.
Florida State Standard LAFS.910.W.1.3 and LAFS.1112.W.1.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
D. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
English and language arts students learn to identify and discuss setting and character as story elements in narrative writing throughout their academic careers. But how do writers engage readers in the settings they create? This lesson examines the use of point of view and sensory details as tools to enhance narrative writing.
This module may be assigned for independent completion by students online. They may complete the module by clicking through the four pages of the unit on this site. Instructors choosing to implement the lesson remotely in a group setting may download the materials below.