Show, don't tell

Sarah pulled her collar up, tightened her scarf and shoved her hands deep into her pockets.

• Sarah is angry.

• Sarah is cold.

• Sarah is confused.

• Sarah is tired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When posing for the photo, John he had to bend his knees to fit into the picture.

• John is lazy.

• John is tired.

• John is tall.

• John cares a lot about this picture.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Paul's face began flushing, his throat tightened, his voice rose and he slammed his fist on the table.

• Paul is nervous.

• Paul is exhausted.

• Paul is angry.

• Paul is furious.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Suzie felt for the bench with a white cane.

• Suzie is blind.

• Suzie likes canes.

• Suzie wants to sit down.

• Suzie likes benches.

I barely touched my food, riveted by Tim. “Let me tell you another story,” he said.

• Tim is interesting.

• Tim is boring.

• Tim is shy.

• Tim is calm.