Showing vs Telling
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I watched as the sun glistened against the water as subtle hues of color gleamed throughout the sky.
Showing Sentence
Telling Sentence
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Jessica's dress shimmered as the light struck the rhinestones. The sleek train flowed as she walked.
Showing Sentence
Telling Sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Weeds slouched over the yellowish-brown area that once was a lively vibrant garden.
Showing Sentence
Telling Sentence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The man looked old.
Showing Sentence
Telling Sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence has the most showing details?
As I stepped inside, my footsteps created resounding echoes that seemed to fill the house.
I entered the empty room.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tom threw his books into his bag, crumpling his half-complete homework; he sighed.
Show
Tell
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentences has the most showing details?
Mr. Hershberger was furious. He confronted the students.
With clenched fists and furrowed brows, Mr. Hershberger marched toward the giggling students like a rhinosaurus charging a frightened hunter.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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