Show don't tell

 My mother and I would take walks to watch the glow of the chapel’s stained glass.

• Show
• Tell

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sentence has the most showing details?

• The temperature fell and the ice reflected the sun.

• Bill’s nose burned in the frigid air, and he squinted against the sun

  reflecting off the street.

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CCSS.W.6.3D

Which sentence has the most showing details?

• Suzie felt for the bench with a white cane.

• Suzie was blind.

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CCSS.W.6.3D

His eyes were wide open and his teeth started chattering.

• He was scared.

• He was shocked.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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

• She was clueless.

• She was tired.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

She jumped back suddenly.

• nervous

• confused

• sad

• surprised