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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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.7.4

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.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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

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

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the main type of sensory detail used:

6100 erupted in another round of applause.

• taste

• touch

• sight

• sound

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5