Showing vs Telling

Identify whether the following sentence is an example of showing or telling: 'The dog was happy.'

• Describing

• Expressing

• Telling

• Narrating

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CCSS.W.5.3D

Rewrite the following sentence to show instead of tell: 'She was scared.'

• She couldn't stop shaking.

• Her hands trembled and her heart raced.

• She felt fear deep in her bones.

• Her face showed her fear.

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CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3B

Identify whether the following sentence is an example of showing or telling: 'The sun was shining brightly.'

• The weather was nice

• The sun was hot

• The sky was clear

• showing

Rewrite the following sentence to show instead of tell: 'He was excited.'

• His eyes widened and a smile spread across his face.

• His heart raced with anticipation.

• He couldn't contain his excitement.

• He felt a surge of joy.

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CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3B

Identify whether the following sentence is an example of showing or telling: 'The room was messy.'

• Narrating

• Telling

• Describing

• Portraying

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CCSS.W.5.3B

Rewrite the following sentence to show instead of tell: 'They were tired.'

• Their energy levels were low

• They had a feeling of exhaustion

• Their drooping eyelids, slow movements, and frequent yawning showed their tiredness.

• Their fatigue was evident

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CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3B

Identify whether the following sentence is an example of showing or telling: 'The flowers smelled sweet.'

• showing

• The scent of the flowers was pleasant.

• The flowers were fragrant.

• The sweet smell of the flowers filled the air.

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CCSS.W.5.3D

Rewrite the following sentence to show instead of tell: 'She was angry.'

• Her eyes narrowed and she balled her fists.

• Her face turned red and she slammed the door.

• She let out a loud scream and stomped her feet.

• She clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3B

Identify whether the following sentence is an example of showing or telling: 'The wind was cold.'

• Describing

• Showing

• Narrating

• Expressing

Rewrite the following sentence to show instead of tell: 'He was nervous.'

• He said he was nervous.

• He exhibited signs of nervousness.

• He tapped his foot nervously.

• He had a feeling of nervousness.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3D

CCSS.W.5.3B