Show Don't Tell Writing

What is the main difference between 'telling' and 'showing' in writing?

• Telling uses more adjectives, while showing uses more verbs.

• Telling directly states information, while showing allows readers to infer through descriptions.

• Telling is used only in dialogue, while showing is used in narrative.

• Telling is more detailed, while showing is more concise.

Which of the following is an example of 'showing' a scene?

• The house was old and creepy.

• The old house creaked and groaned in the wind, its boarded-up windows rattling as the storm raged outside.

• It was very hot in the desert.

• The desert was vast and empty.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Why is 'showing' important in storytelling?

• To keep writing succinct and in the appropriate word count.

• To establish an 'objective', impartial, or distant perspective.

• To immerse readers in the scene and create a sense of realism.

• To avoid overloading the reader with excessive irrelevant details.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of sensory language?

• The man straightened his spine and adjusted his tie.

• Jack sat back in his chair, feeling his muscles relax and his eyes droop with fatigue.

• The house was old and creepy.

• It was very hot in the desert.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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

• Show

• Tell

The white, glistening snow started falling, covering up the faded black driveway that was cracked and worn down. It wasn't how I remembered it years ago.

• Show don't tell

• Repetition for effect

• Simile

• Suspense

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Explain the concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing and how it relates to revising and editing.

• The concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing suggests using descriptive language and actions to convey emotions, settings, and characters, enhancing the reader's experience. When revising and editing, writers should replace telling statements with showing descriptions to create a more immersive narrative.

• Using only telling statements in writing

• Replacing showing descriptions with telling statements

• Ignoring descriptive language and actions

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Why is 'Show, Don't Tell' important in writing?

• It allows the reader to feel what is happening and creates a sense of character and setting

• It provides straightforward information and facts

• It helps in developing complex plotlines

• It establishes a clear narrative structure

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Tom threw his books into his bag, crumpling his half-complete homework; he sighed.

• Show

• Tell

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: Writing is better when you "tell" instead of "showing."

• True

• False