1. Narrative-Description

2. What is a description?
Descriptions are writing pieces that describe a person, place, thing or event.
Descriptions help readers visualize a scene.
They use VIVID sensory language that provide details about how something smelled, tasted, sounded, felt or looked.
Descriptions sometimes can be part of a longer story. They often can tell information about the writer by the way the writer has chosen to describe something.

3. Remembering Grandpa
When my grandfather died, I learned that I could keep his memory alive
through objects he left behind. I went to his house after the funeral and looked
through the shelves and closets. They were filled with items from my past.
His coat still smelled like his cologne. I felt the soft material and inhaled the
musky, sweet scent. I looked through stacks of photographs to remember his
smile. We used to drink root beer together, so I looked in the refrigerator. He still had
root beer! I took one and carried it around with me. It tasted so good. It made me
happy to remember sharing root beer with Grandpa.
It started to rain outside. As I listened to the sound of the soft rain and my parents
talking in the living room, I realized that Grandpa can still be alive in my heart. I
can be sad and happy at the same time. I took his coat and some photographs
home with me. When I wear his coat, I remember him with pride.

4. Writing Prompt
Think about a time when you learned something important. Write a description of that moment using your senses of smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing to make the memory vivid.

5. Important Information I Learned
Brainstorm
Memorable Time
Important Information I Learned

6. Important Information I Learned
Brainstorm
Memorable Time
Important Information I Learned
Trip to the dentist
How to take care of my teeth
First day of school
Making friends can be hard work
The day I got a puppy
Having pets is a serious responsibility

7. Think about a time when you learned something important
Think about a time when you learned something important. Write a description of that moment using your senses
Topic:
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 1:
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 2:
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 4:
Lesson Learned:
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 3:

8. Think about a time when you learned something important
Think about a time when you learned something important. Write a description of that moment using your senses—Red Book p.13
Topic: The first day of school
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 1: Smell of new leather shoes
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 2: All new faces in the classroom
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 4: Recess Time
Lesson Learned: The first time doing anything can be scary.
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 4: Teacher with a warm voice and kind smile.

9. Topic: The first day of school
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 1: Smell of new leather shoes
-excited about the new day
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 2: All new faces in the classroom
-scared when I entered the room
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 4: Recess Time
-started talking to classmates and making friends.
Lesson Learned: The first time doing anything can be scary.
Vivid/interesting details and feelings 4: Teacher with a warm voice and kind smile.
-the teacher made me feel welcomed

10. My First Day of School
I remember distinctly my first day of first grade at West Salem Elementary school. The week before school started, I went with my grandmother and mother to buy new school clothes. I arrived on my first day of school wearing a crimson sweater and brand new crisp jeans. As we drove to school, I could smell the leather on my new Mary Jane shoes. I could barely control my nerves. I was so excited to start my first day! We had just moved to a new area, so I didn’t know any of the children in my classroom. When I walked in the classroom, a sea of new faces greeted me. Instantly, my excitement turned into fear. I didn’t know anyone. How would I every make new friends? Luckily, my new teacher, Mrs. Smith, was very helpful. She had a warm voice and kind smile. After taking me to my new desk, she called the class to attention and played many ice-breaker games to help us get to know one another. By the time recess rolled around, I had met all of the new faces in my class. When we walked outside, Lindsey and Shannon invited me to play with them. I had quickly made two new friends. The first time going to a new place can be scary, but if you keep an open mind, you will enjoy the new experience.