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Show Don’t Tell
This is a technique that writers use to create a clear picture in the reader’s mind.
It makes the story much more interesting and allows the reader to fully understand how a character feels.
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Which Sentence Do You Prefer and Why?
Connor was scared.
Connor’s tummy started to churn and he was beginning to break out into a cold sweat.
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Which Sentence Do You Prefer and Why?
Sadia felt happy.
Sadia’s eyes lit up as a huge smile appeared on her face.
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Which Sentence Do You Prefer and Why?
Alex was shy.
Alex blushed and looked up at the sky.
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Which Sentence Do You Prefer and Why?
Sophie was angry.
Sophie’s face turned bright red and she started to clench her fists.
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Which Sentence Do You Prefer and Why?
Lucy was cold.
Lucy started to shiver and rubbed her hands together to keep warm.
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Show Don’t TellImprove this sentence and think of ways to show what the character is feeling.
He was tired.
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Show Don’t TellImprove this sentence and think of ways to show what the character is feeling.
She wasshocked.
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Show Don’t TellImprove this sentence and think of ways to show what the character is feeling.
He was afraid.
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Show Don’t TellImprove this sentence and think of ways to show what the character is feeling.
She wasexcited.
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Show Don’t TellCan you make up your own sentence for a friend to improve?
Write down a simple sentence and ask a friend to improve it. Make sure they show what the character is feeling by describing their actions.
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Creating Your Own Ways to Show Don’t Tell…
• Use the “Show don’t tell” blether stations.
• Record your answers on the “Show don’t tell” grid activity sheets.
• Have the grid in front of you when you are next writing about a character and their emotions.
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