Reveal The Characteristics

Worksheet Description

The “Show Don’t Tell” worksheet is a creative writing prompt that helps students practice character development through descriptive writing. The worksheet instructs students to invent a character, identify three traits for this character, and then write a brief scene that illustrates these traits through actions, dialogue, or other narrative techniques. The focus is on showing the character’s personality and emotions through context and behavior, rather than merely stating these traits outright. This exercise provides space for the student to write down the character’s name and the associated descriptive scene, encouraging thoughtful and imaginative engagement with character creation.

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to convey character traits in a story indirectly, by “showing” rather than “telling.” It guides them to think critically about how a character’s traits can be revealed through their interactions and choices within a narrative. The aim is for students to learn the importance of subtlety and detail in writing, allowing readers to infer and understand a character more deeply. By completing this exercise, students enhance their ability to write engagingly and develop compelling characters in their storytelling.