Show, Don't Tell

Front

Sentence: Lena was brave.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Back

Telling

Front

Is the sentence "Michael's hands shook as he reached out to pet the snarling dog." a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Back

Telling

Front

Sentence: Jessica was very nervous before her speech.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Back

Telling

Front

Sentence: Tyler's heart raced, and his palms were sweaty as he waited for his turn to speak.
Is this a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Back

Showing

Front

Is the sentence "Maya's eyes sparkled, and a wide grin spread across her face as she opened the gift." a telling sentence or a showing sentence?

Back

Showing

Front

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence: Liam was excited.

Back

Liam jumped up and down, clapping his hands together.

Front

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence. Telling Sentence:
Sarah was angry. Options:

• Sarah smiled and nodded her head.
• Sarah slammed her book shut and stomped out of the room.
• Sarah hummed softly to herself.

Back

Sarah slammed her book shut and stomped out of the room.

Front

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence. Telling Sentence:
Oliver was scared.

Back

Oliver's voice quivered as he whispered, "I'm not sure."

Front

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence. Telling Sentence:
Emma was sad.

Back

Emma's shoulders slumped, and she wiped away a tear.

Front

Match the telling sentence with the correct showing sentence: Jack was confused.

Back

Jack's brow furrowed as he stared at the problem on the board.