"Showing, Not Telling!" Writing Exit Slip

How did the main character express joy?

• The main character remained motionless and gazed into the void.

• The main character grinned broadly and twirled around the room.

• The main character shouted and glared at everyone.

• The main character sobbed as she ran out of the room.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How did the main character feel when he/she saw the beautiful sunset for the first time.

• Bored and uninterested

• Nervous and stressed

• Indifferent and silent

• Overwhelmed and speechless

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What could the character have done to overcome his fear of giving a speech in front of his classmates?

• Start yelling and escape

• Hit someone due to panic

• Stand paralyzed due to fear

• Practice deep breathing and trying to relax

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How would you describe the smell of freshly baked cookies using strong adjectives?

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as cold, bitter, and gross.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as warm, sweet, and inviting.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as bland, stale, and unappealing.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as spicy, sour, and overwhelming.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which verb (action word) best describes how the main character ran to catch the bus?

• Crawled

• Sauntered

• Sprinted

• Strolled

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which answer choice puts the events in the most logical, sequential order?

• The main character woke up, went to school, had breakfast, played with friends

• The main character woke up, had breakfast, went to school, played with friends

• The main character played with friends, woke up, had breakfast, went to school

• The main character had breakfast, woke up, went to school, played with friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which answer choice has the events in the most logical, sequential order?

• The main character followed the clues, found a treasure map, and discovered the hidden treasure.

• The main character discovered the hidden treasure, followed the clues, and found a treasure map.

• The main character found a treasure map, followed the clues, and discovered the hidden treasure.

• The main character followed the clues, discovered the hidden treasure, and found a treasure map.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10