SHOW don't TELL!

What are sensory details?

• Sensory details are only related to taste.
• Sensory details are irrelevant in writing.
• Sensory details are descriptions that focus solely on visual elements.
• Sensory details are descriptions that engage the senses to create vivid imagery in writing.

In writing, what does "SHOW me, don't just TELL me" mean?

• It means to use descriptive language and imagery to convey emotions and actions instead of just stating them.
• It means to summarize the story in a few sentences.
• It refers to using only dialogue in writing.
• It suggests writing in a very formal style.

What are the TWO tasks I have asked you to work on when REVISING your latest stories?

• Check for errors in capitalization and punctuation.

• Make sure your story zooms in on one moment and contains a variety of sensory details throughout your writing.

• Make sure to give specific feedback and identify a theme.

• Check that you have a 5-paragraph story with at least 120 words.

What do you look for when EDITING your writing?

• Correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

• Emotion, tone, and subject matter.
• Length, complexity, and vocabulary.
• Creativity, style, and originality.

What is this?

When you begin your story in an interesting and engaging way, to capture your reader's attention.

• Hook
• Summary
• Conclusion
• Introduction

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

“AHEM!” Mr. E cleared his throat, signaling to everyone that it was time to quiet down.

• sight

• sound

• touch

• feel

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

You could have heard a pin drop within seconds.

• feel

• see

• hear

• smell

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

Darting eyes were seen all around, trying to send inaudible messages to each other with final guesses as to who the winner was.

• see

• smell

• taste

• hear

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

She was in a state of stunned silence momentarily while she processed the last few seconds before graciously receiving her certificate...

• hear

• taste

• feel

• touch

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

6100 erupted in another round of applause.

• taste

• touch

• sight

• sound