Sensory Detail Performance Exam

  1. Prepare a dish that will serve 5 people.  Bring to class.
  2. Hand write (or type) the recipe.
  3. Write a 150 word appetizing description of the dish using all five senses.  Include an environment (place) where you envision the dish being eaten (scene snapshot).  This should be written on the bottom half of your paper.   Turn in two copies.
    • Include all five senses.  Three of the five senses must be used twice.
    • Use two similes.
    • On one copy of the description: label the senses where used and circle two similes.
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      Sensory Detail Performance Exam

      1. Prepare a dish that will serve 5 people.  Bring to class.
      2. Hand write (or type) the recipe.
      3. Write a 150 word appetizing description of the dish using all five senses.  Include an environment (place) where you envision the dish being eaten (scene snapshot).  This should be written on the bottom half of your paper.   Turn in two copies.
        • Include all five senses.  Three of the five senses must be used twice.
        • Use two similes.
        • On one copy of the description: label the senses where used and circle two similes.
          sight, sound, smell, taste, touch
      4. Return this cover sheet signed by you at the top and your parent below.
      Parent and Student Note:
      It is critical that the students prepare the dish without assistance.  Following a recipe teaches students the importance of writing clear instructions or details that someone else can understand.
      Their struggles with cooking will be a positive experience for future assignments this quarter.  Thank you for allowing the student to do this activity independently.

       

      Rubric

      Description

      Excellent
      Description uses all forms of sensory detail, three in multiple forms that incorporates senses that strongly relates to the dish.  Similes enhance the connection of the dish to sensory appeal.  Persuasive writing flows smoothly so that meaning is not disjointed.  No grammar or spelling errors. 

      Good
      Description uses all forms of  sensory detail,  some in multiple forms that incorporates senses that relates to the dish.  One or more similes makes a connection of the dish to sensory appeal.  Persuasive writing flows smoothly so that meaning is mostly not disjointed.  Few  grammar and/or spelling errors exist, but these do not distract from understanding of description. 

      Satisfactory
      Description uses three or more sensory detail that incorporates senses that relate.  One or more similes makes a connection of the food to sensory appeal.  Persuasive writing flow is not smooth causing meaning to be disjointed at times.  Some  grammar and/or spelling errors exist, distracting somewhat to understanding of description. 

      Needs Work
      Description lacks three or more sensory details and/or similes weakening sensory appeal.  Persuasive writing flow is disjointed, difficult to understand or follow.  Grammar and/or spelling errors make understanding of description difficult.  Piece may be incomplete.  Recommend that the description be redone.

      3 pts. - Hand written or typed copy of the recipe.
      7 pts. - The dish that will serve five.