Creative Writing - Show...Don't Tell Ex:2

In this exercise, I will be given 5 items. I must write (3 - 4) sentences for each.

• I understand.

• I don't understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Showing means I have to use my senses to describe how the author feels and what he/ she does.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Write 3 - 4 sentences to show the following:

The movie was boring.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Write 3 - 4 sentences to show the following:

Jessica dresses unusually.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Write 3 - 4 sentences to show the following:

My room needed cleaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Write 3 - 4 sentences to show the following:

Alex was forgetful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Write 3 - 4 sentences to show the following:

She was tired

How do you feel about your ability to show... not tell when writing stories?

• I am good at it.

• I need a little more practice.

• I need plenty more practice.

• I need more explanation to do it better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4