🎯 Learning Objective

I can analyze how Dian Fossey uses sensory details and personal anecdotes in Gorillas in the Mist to create vivid mental images, connect emotionally with readers, and fulfill her authorial purpose.

Success Criteria - Check off when complete:

I can identify at least three sensory details in the text

I can explain how these details help me visualize scenes and connect emotionally

I can state Dian Fossey's purpose and support it with examples from the text

👁️ Sensory Details Chart

1. SIGHT: What visual details does the author use? (colors, shapes, movements)

2. SOUND: What sounds does the author describe?

3. SMELL: What scents or odors are mentioned?

4. TOUCH: What textures or physical sensations are described?

5. Personal Anecdote: What personal story or experience does Fossey share?

🎯 Author's Purpose Analysis

6. What is Dian Fossey's main purpose in this passage?

To inform readers about gorilla behavior

To persuade readers to protect gorillas

To entertain with exciting stories

To help readers connect emotionally with gorillas

7. How does the author's tone help achieve her purpose? Circle the words that describe her tone:

caring • serious • playful • respectful • angry • passionate • scientific • personal

8. Choose your strongest sensory detail from above. How does it support the author's purpose?

Use this sentence starter: "The sensory detail '________________' helps the author's purpose because ________________."

9. How do the sensory details make you feel about the gorillas? Explain with evidence.

10. Extension Challenge: Write one sentence using a sensory detail that would help readers care about an animal you know.

Sensory Detail & Purpose Chart

Sensory Detail & Author's Purpose Chart

🎯 Learning Objective

Success Criteria - Check off when complete:

👁️ Sensory Details Chart

🎯 Author's Purpose Analysis

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