Name: __________________________________

Vertical Time: Using Imagery

Directions: Create vertical time with descriptive sentences. Use imagery and sensory
details in your sentences; feel free to make stuff up. WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES!
I was walking through a dark alley.

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I heard a dog barking.

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Suddenly, I saw a man crouched by a dumpster.

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He started chasing me.

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To my great relief, I ran right into a policeman.

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I was excited about the big party and I showed it.

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The place looked amazing.

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There was a lot of good food and music at the party.

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My favorite friend/relative, ________________ , was there.

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What really made the party cool was __________________________ .

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The park is a very beautiful place.

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People do all kinds of things in the park.

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When I’m at the park, I like to _______________________________.

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One time when I was at the park ______________________________________.

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After that happened ________________________________________________ .

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I really enjoyed going on a vacation to _____________________________ .

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One activity I enjoyed was _____________________________.

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The most beautiful thing I saw was _________________________________ .

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What really made the trip exciting was _____________________________________ .

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