Show not tell

What is show not tell?

• it is when we physically show something using a real picture

• it is a technique we use describe (show) how someone is feeling in a story

• it is when we tell people how the main character feels

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that is SHOWING how the character feels

• Her mother was very sad

• He was hungry and wanted lunch

• She was excited about her birthday

• She quickly ran to the door to greet her guest and give them hugs.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Why do we use SHOW not TELL?

• to create an interesting story

• to keep the reader interested and engaged

• to help the reader visualize your story

• all of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5