Practice rewriting simple telling sentences into descriptive showing sentences with sensory details, actions, and dialogue.
Read each problem carefully. Rewrite or answer using descriptive details that show the feeling, action, or scene instead of simply telling it.
Using details and actions to create vivid writing
Language Arts - Grade 6-8
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Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the feeling: Mia was nervous before the speech.
- 2
Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the scene: The room was messy.
- 3
Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the emotion: Carlos was excited about the game.
- 4
Read the sentence: The soup was hot. Rewrite it to show that the soup was hot without using the word hot.
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Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the weather: It was a cold morning.
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Which sentence is a better example of show dont tell? A: Leah was sad. B: Leah stared at the empty seat beside her and wiped her eyes with her sleeve. Explain your choice.
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Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the character trait: Mr. Chen was kind.
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Add one sensory detail to make this sentence show more clearly: The beach was beautiful.
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Rewrite this telling sentence so it shows the action: Devon was in a hurry.
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Write one original showing sentence for this telling idea: The dog was tired.