Show not tell phrase

I am so angry

• steam coming out of my ears

• my stomach is churning

• my jaw dropped

• I was panting breathlessly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I am so awkward

• I covered my face with my hands

• My mouth was wide open

• Tears welled up my eyes

• I swallowed hard

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I ran into the classroom as fast as lightning and ______ to Nicky," I'm sorry, I'm late."

• hollered

• giggled

• gasped

• mumbled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When Nicky saw the hideous monster in the cave, he _____________

• grinned from ear to ear

• had butterflies in his stomach

• hang his head down

• swallowed hard and his hands were shivering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Before Nicky started his speech in the school, the principal and all the teachers and students were waiting for him. He _________________

• twirled his hair nervously

• grinned from ear to ear joyfully

• exchanged mirthful smiles

• hollered in a hoarse voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When the clumsy clown fell from the stage, Nicky ______________ ___.

• trembled in fear

• made no eye contact with him

• tapped his feet impatiently

• giggled uncontrollably

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following mean someone is very angry?

You can choose more than one answer.

• my lips are trembling

• my cheeks are on fire

• I clenched jaw

• my eyes are twinkling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The eerie wind was howling __________.

Which ones of the following are correct?

you choose more than one answer

• mirthfully

• like an owl

• hideously

• diligently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4