Show, Don't Tell: Grade 7 Writing
This worksheet helps 7th-grade students understand and apply the 'Show, Don't Tell' writing technique through various exercises.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Show, Don't Tell: Grade 7 Writing
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of the 'Show, Don't Tell' writing technique. Remember to use vivid descriptions and sensory details to bring your writing to life.
The 'Show, Don't Tell' technique is a fundamental principle in writing that encourages authors to create immersive experiences for their readers. Instead of directly stating emotions, characteristics, or events (telling), writers use specific details, actions, dialogue, and sensory language to allow readers to infer and experience these elements for themselves (showing). This makes writing more engaging, vivid, and memorable.
1. Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the 'Show, Don't Tell' technique?
She was very sad.
Tears streamed down her face, and her shoulders shook with silent sobs.
The movie made her feel upset.
Her mood was not good.
2. When a writer uses actions, dialogue, and sensory details to convey information, they are the reader.
3. Instead of saying a character is 'angry,' a writer might describe their clenching and their voice .
4. Rewrite the following 'telling' sentence to 'show' the emotion. Original: He was nervous for his presentation.
5. Describe a character who is excited about a surprise birthday party. Instead of directly stating they are 'excited,' use sensory details, actions, and inner thoughts to show their excitement. (Minimum 4 sentences)
6. Using the 'Show, Don't Tell' technique always makes a story longer and more difficult to read.
True
False