"Showing, Not Telling!" Writing Exit Slip

How did the main character express joy?

• The main character remained motionless and gazed into the void.

• The main character grinned broadly and twirled around the room.

• The main character shouted and glared at everyone.

• The main character sobbed as she ran out of the room.

How did the main character feel when he/she saw the beautiful sunset for the first time.

• Bored and uninterested

• Nervous and stressed

• Indifferent and silent

• Overwhelmed and speechless

What could the character have done to overcome his fear of giving a speech in front of his classmates?

• Start yelling and escape

• Hit someone due to panic

• Stand paralyzed due to fear

• Practice deep breathing and trying to relax

How would you describe the smell of freshly baked cookies using strong adjectives?

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as cold, bitter, and gross.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as warm, sweet, and inviting.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as bland, stale, and unappealing.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies can be described as spicy, sour, and overwhelming.

Which verb (action word) best describes how the main character ran to catch the bus?

• Crawled

• Sauntered

• Sprinted

• Strolled

Which answer choice puts the events in the most logical, sequential order?

• The main character woke up, went to school, had breakfast, played with friends

• The main character woke up, had breakfast, went to school, played with friends

• The main character played with friends, woke up, had breakfast, went to school

• The main character had breakfast, woke up, went to school, played with friends

Which answer choice has the events in the most logical, sequential order?

• The main character followed the clues, found a treasure map, and discovered the hidden treasure.

• The main character discovered the hidden treasure, followed the clues, and found a treasure map.

• The main character found a treasure map, followed the clues, and discovered the hidden treasure.

• The main character followed the clues, discovered the hidden treasure, and found a treasure map.