Five Senses Tree

2nd Grade Writing Prompt #14

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a writing prompt for second-grade students titled “This Is A Tree.” The task instructs students to describe a tree using words that appeal to all five senses. The lined space provides a structured area for students to write their sensory descriptions, and the worksheet is adorned with an illustration of a tree, serving as a visual aid to help them focus on the details they might describe.

The worksheet is designed to teach students to use sensory details in their writing, enhancing their descriptive abilities. It encourages them to think about how they experience the world around them through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. This activity helps to expand their vocabulary as they search for words that convey these senses. Moreover, it fosters observational skills and deepens their appreciation for nature by prompting them to notice and articulate the complex sensory experiences a simple tree can provide.