Show Not Tell

He clenched his fist.

• sad

• angry

• confused

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences best shows your meaning instead of just telling it?

• She is always happy.

• Whenever I see her, she has a spring in her step and a smile on her face.

• She is the happiest person I know.

• She makes me really happy because she is always happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following sentences best shows your meaning instead of just telling it?

• Cleaning is boring, and I don't want to do it.

• I dreamed my desk was clean, but dreams are not reality.

• Will you clean my desk for me?

• I don't want to clean today.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following sentences best shows your meaning instead of just telling it?

• His shoes smell really terrible.

• I can't stand the smell of his shoes.

• Everyone said his shoes smelled bad.

• His shoes could be used as a lethal weapon.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following sentences best shows your meaning instead of just telling it?

• I really enjoyed the concert.

• It is my favorite band, I loved seeing them live.

• The concert was so good, and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

• The roar of the audience shook the stadium as they sang along to the lyrics.

"Rogan jumped back suddenly and gasped." This is an example of...

• Sensory Details

• Show-not-tell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Show-not-tell is...

• using adjectives and descriptive words to paint a detailed picture for the readers

• a way to explain and talk about our own experiences

• using action to provide description instead of stating an emotion or experience

• a writing strategy for informational texts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This is an example of...

• Sensory Details

• Show-not-tell

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is the best example of Show-not-Tell?

• Cindy looked excited as she walked into the room with a bright smile.

• Allie's eyes narrowed as Danny explained his plan.

• Karl was terrified as we approached the edge of the canyon.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following sentences best shows your meaning instead of just telling it?

• A) The sun was hot.

• B) The sun beat down relentlessly, causing sweat to trickle down my back.

• C) It was a sunny day.

• D) The sun was shining brightly.