Show Dont Tell Show Dont Tell My mornings
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Show Don’t Tell
Show Don’t Tell My mornings are crazy. I am rushing all the time. Sometimes I miss my bus and arrive late to school.
I awaken to the annoying buzz of my alarm clock at 6: 30 a. m. I am anything but ready to face the day ahead of me. I drag myself to the bathroom, where I brush my teeth, take a quick shower, and wash and dry my hair. After changing outfits three or four times, I run down the stairs, let my dog out, and inhale my breakfast. I scramble for my books and jacket, then race out the front door. I barely make it to my bus on time. Once in the seat, I heave a sigh of relief, because I will not be late to school today.
Show Don’t Tell My baby sister was the picture of health.
Josie flitted from one thing to another, as if everything in the kitchen were there for her amusement. She had already left a trail of pots, pans, bananas, and crackers behind her. Flashing Mom a bright-eyed smile, she reached her dimpled hands toward her juice cup. The juice dribbled down her chin as she drank. A swipe across her plump cheeks with her hand took care of that. She plunked the half-empty cup on the counter and started to sing to herself as she marched around the kitchen table. A sound from the yard suddenly caught her attention, and she ran toward the back door on eager little legs.
Show Don’t Tell Jan dressed in an unusual way.
Jane came to school today in pink and white polka dot leggings and a blue and green and paisley shirt. The twelve inch purple feather sticking straight up from her orange hat almost kept me from noticing the army boots on her feet.
His/Her Halloween costume was crazy. Words make imaginary worlds come alive. Use details and brush strokes to make this sentence come to life. Remember details are important. If your first details are not crazy enough, ask more questions to help you paint a picture.
1. Decide if you are writing about a he or a she. 2. Make a list of clothing the person could wear. 3. Describe the clothing. 4. Then draw your person. 5. Write a paragraph describing your person. Do not use am, is, are, was, or were. Show Don’t Tell
