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Show, Not Tell

  •  English    14     Public
    Objective: Encourage descriptive writing and sensory details. // How to Play: Give a “telling” sentence. Students make sentences that shows the feeling instead of telling it.
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  • Telling: “She was scared.”
    Example: Her hands trembled as the shadows moved across the room.
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  • Telling: “Lily was happy.”
    Example: Lily jumped up and down, clapping her hands with a wide grin.
  •  15
  • Telling: “The boy was angry.”
    Example: His fists clenched, and his face turned red as he shouted at the broken toy.
  •  15
  • Telling: “Mia was tired.”
    Example: She yawned and rubbed her eyes after a long day of walking.
  •  15
  • Telling: “Sam was nervous.”
    Example: Sam fidgeted with his pen, his palms sweaty as he waited to speak.
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  • Telling: “Anna was excited.”
    Example: Anna’s eyes sparkled as she tore open the gift.
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  • Telling: “The dog was scared.”
    Example: The dog cowered behind the chair, ears flat and tail tucked.
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  • Telling: “He felt proud.”
    Example: He stood tall and smiled as the teacher pinned the medal on his chest.
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  • Telling: “The girl was curious.”
    Example: She peered inside the box, tilting her head and leaning closer.
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  • Telling: “The students were surprised.”
    Example: Gasps escaped their mouths as they saw the magician pull a rabbit from the hat.
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  • Telling: “He was frustrated.”
    Example: He slammed his notebook shut and ran his fingers through his hair.
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  • Telling: “She was embarrassed.”
    Example: She covered her face with her hands and blushed.
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  • Telling: “He felt lonely.”
    Example: He sat on the bench, staring at the empty playground.
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  • Telling: “The boy was delighted.”
    Example: He clapped his hands and jumped up and down when he saw the puppy.
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