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Our sense of smell has a wonderful way of bringing back memories. Unlock those memories with an olfactory-inspired writing prompt that challenges writers to tell a story about a specific smell and the memories it conjures.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Draft an example narrative or begin the lesson descriptively telling a story about a scent and the memory it created for you
- Add a sheet of paper or encourage class members to type their responses if the worksheet does not provide enough space
- Display finished products at Back-to-School Night or Open House for families to read and enjoy
Classroom Considerations
- Take into account classroom allergies and pupils that are extra sensitive to smells prior to choosing items with strong scents
- Requires copies and a variety of items that smell
- Scholars should be familiar with writing a personal narrative, the present tense, and adverbs
- Space to write may be limited for those with large printing or tend to write extensively
Pros
- Includes one page detailing the teacher's reason to assign the page and process for introducing it
- Challenges learners to practice their grammar skills, including using adverbs and the present tense