Sensory Details

Worksheet Description

The “Show Don’t Tell: WHERE” worksheet is a creative writing aid designed to help students improve their ability to describe settings in their stories. The worksheet features various empty speech bubbles linked to a central character, suggesting that the student should fill in details related to the environment where the character is situated. Illustrations around the worksheet, like an ear or an eye, imply that students should use sensory details in their descriptions. This approach is intended to help students think about how a setting can be conveyed through the use of sensory information and descriptive language, rather than simply stating the location.

This worksheet is aimed at teaching students to use descriptive language to establish a sense of place in their writing, without explicitly telling the reader where the scene is set. It guides them to utilize sensory details—what one might hear, see, or smell in a particular location—to bring a setting to life. The exercise encourages students to think about how different elements of an environment interact to create a vivid picture for the reader. The ultimate educational goal is to develop students’ skills in building immersive worlds through words, enhancing their overall storytelling ability.