Show Don't Tell

In writing, what does "Show, Don't Tell" mean?

• Using visual description with your words
• verbs
• utilizing punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

A simile relates ______________ to an object using the word "as".

• verbs
• object
• color

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Using similes relate to ________________?

• color, animals, or speed
• verbs and grammar
• punctuation marks

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a good writing for "Show, Don't Tell for the word bored?

• I My brain was bored at the thought of waiting for ever.
• I was bored standing in line
• I stood there with my hands on my hips and my brain felt like it was going to explode.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is a good writing for the word "thrilled"?

• Henry was thrilled when he saw the dog do a silly trick.
• The boy laughed out loud when he saw the trick.
• Henry jumped up for joy like a frog springing into action.  His arms were flapping back and forth as he smiled from ear to ear.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6