Revise To Engage

Worksheet Description

The “Show Don’t Tell” worksheet is a writing enhancement tool that asks students to transform plain statements into vivid descriptions. The sheet presents four straightforward sentences that describe characters in simple terms, such as “Dylan is late getting to class,” and “Ed is sullen and bored.” Students are instructed to rewrite these sentences in the spaces provided under “My Revision,” aiming to illustrate these states of being through descriptive writing that shows the characters’ experiences rather than directly telling the reader. By converting these statements, students practice the craft of showing in writing, which involves using action, sensory details, and dialogue to convey a scene.

This worksheet is teaching students to deepen their writing by using descriptive language that allows the reader to visualize and feel the characters’ situations for themselves. It encourages the exploration of character development through action and sensory detail, which helps to create a more immersive reading experience. The exercise also enhances students’ abilities to think creatively and expressively when conveying emotions and actions in their stories. Additionally, it fosters an understanding of how rich descriptions can engage readers and make the narrative more compelling.