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Quick Conversation
• Share your work with a partner. Read aloud your examples of figurative language and sensory details, and take turns discussing your analysis. How does this language enhance the story? What effect does it have on the reader? Record notes from your discussion.
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In my opinion, the phrase is effective because .
The word helps the reader .
Do you agree with my analysis? I agree with because .
Write a Short Narrative
Think of a memorable event that has happened at your school. Write a short description of the event, using figurative language and sensory details. Use the model short narrative below as reference.
ModEl: SHort narrativE
In the fall, our school had its first 5K run. Early that morning, I strapped on my running sneakers.
I headed over to the school with my mom, dad, and sister. Our teeth chattered in the cold. We warmed up quickly once we started running in the cool autumn air. The course looped through the playground and down two hilly blocks to the brick firehouse. Finally, I finished the race. My legs felt like wet noodles!
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