W5D1 Writing

Introduction

Just as readers can infer about settings, characters, themes, etc., writers can use vivid descriptions to SHOW their audience rather than simply TELL their audience a story.

Showing rather than telling makes your writing more interesting.

 

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These strategies help writers SHOW their stories rather than TELL their stories:

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Let's Practice!

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In Your Journal: Think of a time when you were happy, mad, sad, or glad. Make a list of several times you felt these emotions. Now, select one time to write about. With this particular time in mind:

Step 1: Write an ACTION (real or imagined) that you did to show how you were feeling. Remember to use vivid verbs and awesome adjectives.

Step 2: Write DIALOGUE to show what you were feeling.

Step 3: Write internal thoughts to show what you were feeling.

Step 4: With as much descriptive detail as possible (sensory details, figurative language, vivid verbs, awesome adjectives), describe the moment and how you felt.

 

 

 

   

 

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