SHOW NOT TELL

Which phrases can you use to show "afraid"

• legs were weak

• frozen with fear

• bursting with excitement

• heart sank

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which phrases can you use to show "happy"

• chill ran down her spine

• a lump formed in her throat

• heart was bursting with excitement

• jumped up and down with joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which phrases can you use to show "sad"

• heart was bursting with excitement

• heart sank

• a lump formed in his throat

• gasped in shock

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrases can you use to show "shocked"

• mouth fell agape

• heart sank

• gasped in shock

• gasped in fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What emotion is described?

His eyes narrowed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What emotion is described?

She hugged her knees.

Hint:

____ess

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What emotion is described?

He scratched his head.

C__F_S__N

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Her eyes became wide.

• surprised

• happy

• nervous

• sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

He clenched his fist.

• sad

• angry

• confused

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• She was clueless.

• She was tired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1