Narrative Writing Strategy: Show, Don't Tell
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 9
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Narrative Writing Strategies
Lesson Description: Avoid bland stories! Learn how to engage your readers by painting a picture in their minds. The writing technique, "Show, Don't Tell" allows an author to effectively highlight key events, character traits, and emotions within a story.

  • ELA.9.C.1.2 Write narratives using narrative techniques, varied transitions, and a clearly established point of view.
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Video : Narrative Writing: Show, Don't Tell
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.")Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.")
Description: In this video, you will learn about the writing technique, "Show, Don't Tell." This video details specific strategies and examples to help you improve your own narratives.
Quiz : Narrative Writing Technique: Show, Don't Tell
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

"Show, Don't Tell" is a technique used to improve your ________ skills.

Question #2
The main objective of "Show, Don't Tell" is to add more words and details to writing.
Question #3

Which of the following is NOT a reason for an author to use the writing technique, "Show, Don't Tell."

Question #4

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to implement the writing technique, "Show, Don't Tell," in your writing?

Question #5

Which of the following is the BEST example of "Show, Don't Tell?"

 

 

Question #6

Which of the following "Show, Don't Tell" tip did the author NOT use in editing the initial sentence?

Initial sentence: Stacey was in trouble for breaking curfew.

Revision: 

The green digits on the phone read 12:15. Stacey slowly closed the front door and tiptoed up to her room. "AHEM! Where have you been?" her mom called from the hallway.

Question #7
Use "Show, Don't Tell" tips to revise the following sentence: Mark was tired.
Question #8
Use "Show, Don't Tell" tips to revise the following sentence: The cake was delicious.
Question #9
Use "Show, Don't Tell" tips to revise the following sentence: Hallie lived in a small town.
Question #10
Use "Show, Don't Tell" tips to revise the following sentence: The loud sound hurt her ears.
Description: Demonstrate your understanding of the narrative writing technique: Show, Don't Tell. After watching the video, answer the following questions.
Resources : More about "Show, Don't Tell"
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Show, Don't Tell: Tips and Examples of The Golden Rule
Writing professionals give educational content to help flourishing authors. The linked webpage offers tips, examples, and videos to help authors implement the writing strategy, "Show, Don't Tell."
Show Don’t Tell: How to Show Not Tell in Writing With Exercises
Visit the webpage to understand what "Show, Don't Tell" means, learn from examples, and practice the technique.
Show Don't Tell Quiz 1
Complete this 5 question quiz to test your ability to recognize writing that uses the technique, "Show, Don't Tell."
"Show Don't Tell" Quiz 2
Answer 7 questions to test your ability to recognize writing that uses the technique, "Show, Don't Tell."
Description: Visit these webpages to learn more information about the technique, "Show, Don't Tell." Find tips and examples, but also learn when "Show, Don't Tell" is not be the best option.