The Chocolate War Lesson Plan

Sensory Imagery

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will develop a deeper appreciation for the power of imagery in literature and use their knowledge of the emotional deeper currents of the text to guide their creativity when turning that imagery into a drawing.

Structure:

Have students individually read the MasterClass article "Sensory Imagery in Creative Writing: Types, Examples, and Writing Tips." After reading the article, they will make a chart of the six types of sensory imagery mentioned in the article. Their charts will have three sections: the type of sensory detail, what the sensory detail entails, and a third section that they'll leave...