SHOW, DON'T TELL 1

His eyes were wide open and his teeth started chattering.

• He was scared.

• He was shocked.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

She walked slowly, her head down, dragging her feet along the floor.

• She was clueless.

• She was tired.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When she approached the famous singer, she blushed and spoke softly.

• She was shy.

• She was happy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He rubbed his red eyes and leaned his head against the desk.

• He was tired.

• He was ecstatic.

He folded his arms tightly and looked at his brother with glaring eyes.

• He was sad.

• He was angry.

She jumped up and down with a huge grin on her face. The concert was just about to start.

• She was surprised.

• She was excited.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4