This document provides instructions for writing a poem about summer by the sea using the five senses. It includes examples of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches one might experience at the beach. Students are guided through a process of brainstorming sensory details, drafting a poem, revising it with a partner, and then publishing the final version. An example poem is provided that describes crashing waves, roaring sounds, salty tastes, jagged rocks beneath the feet, and the fresh smell of summer by the sea.

1. Creative Poetry Writing
using our 5 senses

2. What are the five sense?

3. WRITING A POEM USING
THE 5 SENSES
LI: to write a poem about summer by the
sea using our 5 senses
1. Brainstorm
2. Draft, edit and self check
3. Buddy check and recraft
3. Publish

4. Summer by the Sea
What sort of things can I
see, hear, touch, feel and
taste at the beach or
seaside during summer?

5. SEE:
- Sun glowing in the
sky.
- Waves crashing
against the rocks.
- People swimming.
- Carpet of golden
sand.
HEAR:
- Children laughing
and playing in the
sea.
- Seagulls crying
- Loud sound of
waves
FEEL:
- Grains of sand
between my
fingers.
- rocks beneath my
feet
- Sun as hot as an
oven burning my
skin.
If I am standing
by the sea on a
summer day –
what can I see,
hear, feel, touch
and taste?
TASTE:
The salt on my lips; my cold chocolate ice cream which
I eat quickly before it drips; cold refreshing drink …
SMELL:
Smell the fresh, cool
air.
Smell of salt in the air
Smell of sizzling
sausages on the
bbq’s.

6. USE IMAGES TO INSPIRE YOU

7. Summer by the Sea
Sight: I see huge waves crashing.
Sound: I hear the sound of the waves
as it roars.
Taste: I can taste the saltiness of the
ocean.
Touch: I feel the rocks beneath my
feet.
Smell: I can smell the freshness, cool
air of a summer’s day.

8. 1. Delete “I” sentences.
2. Add figurative language
- similies
- metaphors
- personification
- onomatopoeia
- alliteration

9. Summer by the Sea
Sight: I see huge waves crashing.
Sound: I hear the sound of the waves
as it roars.
Taste: I can taste the saltiness of the
ocean.
Touch: I feel the rocks beneath my
feet.
Smell: I can smell the freshness, cool
air of a summer’s day.

10. 2. ADD MORE
DETAILS TO
EACH
SENTENCES

11. Summer by the Sea
Sight: I see huge waves crashing
Sound: I hear the sound of the waves
as it roars.
Taste: I can taste the saltiness of the
ocean.
Touch: I feel the rocks beneath my
feet.
Smell: I can smell the freshness, cool
air of a summer’s day.

12. Summer by the Sea
Huge waves crash against the rocky
shore.
The waves roar like a hungry lion.
The saltiness of the ocean tingles on
my lips.
Jagged rocks scratch and tear at my
feet.
The air smells fresh and makes me feel
alive.

14. My Summer by the Sea
Huge waves crash against
the rocky shore.
Waves roar like a hungry
lion.
The saltiness of the ocean
tingles on my lips.
Jagged rocks scratch
and tear at my feet.
Summer air smells fresh
and makes
me feel alive.

15. BRAINSTORMING
TEMPLATE

16. SEE:
FEEL:
If I am sitting
outside a
summer/autumn
day – what can
I see, hear, feel,
touch and
taste?
HEAR:
SMELL:
TASTE: