Show Don't Tell

with a couple of sentences, how can we show more and tell less?

"It was raining and cold."

You know a description in a piece of writing is great if it leaves an _____ in your mind!

• impact

• owlery

• image

• illusion

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

I could feel butterflies in my stomach and a lump in my throat as I walked on stage.

Which sense does the sensory details in the sentence appeal?

• sight

• sound

• feel

• taste

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

My mother and I would take walks to watch the glow of the chapel’s stained glass.

• Show

• Tell

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The sorority sisters cheerfully decorated the halls with green garlands and streamers of red crepe paper.

• Show

• Tell

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Dominique graciously presents sweet treats of sugar-dusted wafers and creamy milk chocolate to her customers.

• Show

• Tell

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

She tripped and fell backward, then stood up with blushing cheeks and shaking hands.

• Show

• Tell

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the concept of 'Show Don't Tell'?

• He was very angry.

• His face turned red, and his fists clenched tightly.

• He said he was angry.

• He felt a surge of anger.

What is the primary purpose of using 'Show Don't Tell' in writing?

• To make the writing longer.

• To engage the reader's imagination.

• To simplify the writing process.

• To provide direct information.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence uses 'Show Don't Tell' to describe a character's nervousness?

• She was nervous.

• Her hands trembled as she glanced around the room.

• She told everyone she was nervous.

• She felt nervous.