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SHOW don't TELL!

Authored by Kari Gesualdo

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 41+ times

SHOW don't TELL!
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is this?

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

Hook
Summary
Conclusion
Introduction

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

You could have heard a pin drop within seconds.

feel

see

hear

smell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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