Sensory writing

The students wrote a story using the descriptive words from their sensory brainstorm.
They put themselves in the scene of the traffic and noise on Norodom boulevard and imagined themselves crossing the road.

They shared favorite parts of their writing with the class.

I could hear construction in the distance and rattling motorbikes about to start. I could feel my heart pounding harder and felt insecure.

JC

I see people driving on the wrong side of he road. I take a deep breath and start walking. I make it halfway.

Helen

I feel the soft, gentle breeze as a car pass me.

Jo Yii

The bright sun shines down on me. I can feel sweat on my neck.

Jiwon

As I stand there bewildered I see a chance to get across. Then… vooom, I missed my chance.

Molly

I felt scared and closed my eyes. I said to myself “I will cross this scary road” and opened my eyes.

Nayan

I am standing in front of the street. I feel sick and weak. I don’t want to move a step.

Katie

In my mind I am safe but around me is far from safe. I hear a car horn. I look beside me. Bang! I am in the air.

Morgan

I am scared. I feel like I am alone in the street.

Dongha

I was confused. How to start when the vehicles were going so fast.

Arthur

Every time a car beeps I feel my heart jump.

Carlota

My heart is beating fast. I can feel the sun burning the top of my head.

Panhaboth

The dry wind is coming at my face. I feel the dust in my eyes.

Raj

I saw a garbage truck and it left a bad smell behind.

Bunleng

The sweat of fear became the sweat of happiness.

Rithy

I made it. I was amazed, ecstatic and proud. I was the bravest thing I have done.

Meng Seu