Show not tell writing

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The “Show Don’t Tell” worksheet is a writing exercise that encourages students to practice the art of descriptive storytelling. It presents a column labeled “Telling,” where straightforward sentences describe characters’ feelings or situations, like “Fiona doesn’t like the partner she has to work with on a project.” The students’ task is to rewrite these sentences...

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I chanced upon this technique two years ago when I was surfing on the Internet to look for an effective way to help my students describe better. It has proven to be very useful and successful. One important reminder, though is that vocabulary-building lessons should be carried out prior to a Show, not Tell lesson, especially so with average and below average second language learners. Things to prepare: LCD projector; Jumbled up strips of paper describing feelings; colour paper; colour…