Show, Don't Tell!

Instructions: Re-read your narrative draft. Find at least 5 sentences that can be improved by using " show" language. Use one of each of the following techniques to improve your work. Highlight the changes. 

  • Update the verb making them STRONG VERBS
  • Replace explanations with dialogue 
  • Rewrite simple descriptions by using sensory details 
  • replace simple descriptions with literary devices ( simile, metaphor, personification)