Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 12

Include Dialogue and Sensory Details

Two powerful tools that bring stories to life are dialogue and sensory details. Dialogue lets characters speak in their own voice, while sensory details paint a picture using the five senses. Together, these techniques make readers feel like they are inside the story.

What this lesson teaches

1Punctuate dialogue correctly using speech marks, commas, and capital letters
2Use dialogue tags to show how a character speaks
3Add sensory details to transform flat, plain descriptions
4Combine dialogue and sensory details to create vivid scenes

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