Showing vs. Telling

The sunset was beautiful.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

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CCSS.W.6.3D

I watched as the sun glistened against the water as subtle hues of color gleamed throughout the sky.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Jessica's dress shimmered as the light struck the rhinestones. The sleek train flowed as she walked.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Jessica was well dressed.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

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CCSS.W.6.3D

Weeds slouched over the yellowish-brown area that once was a lively vibrant garden.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D

The garden looked dead.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

The man looked old.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

The man's face sagged with wrinkles, and his eyes drooped along with his posture.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3A

The man proudly walked down the street.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D

The man strutted down the street.

• Showing Sentence
• Telling Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D