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Show, Don't Tell

Authored by Patricia Conard

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Show, Don't Tell
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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sentence: Lena was brave.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Telling

Showing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sentence: Michael's hands shook as he reached out to pet the snarling dog.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Telling

Showing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sentence: Jessica was very nervous before her speech.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Telling

Showing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sentence: Tyler's heart raced, and his palms were sweaty as he waited for his turn to speak.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Telling

Showing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sentence: Maya's eyes sparkled, and a wide grin spread across her face as she opened the gift.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Telling

Showing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence.

Telling Sentence:
Liam was excited.

Liam jumped up and down, clapping his hands together.

Liam sat quietly in his chair.

Liam frowned and crossed his arms.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence.

Telling Sentence:
Sarah was angry.

Sarah smiled and nodded her head.

Sarah slammed her book shut and stomped out of the room.

Sarah hummed softly to herself.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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