Good authors carefully craft their stories so that the readers can picture the events in their heads—the author shows us, instead of telling us. Since we know authors learn how to write by paying attention to what other authors do, we’ve been looking for great show, not tell examples in our independent reading books. Check out this example that student TO found in his book: “Baseballs were exploding into gloves with a wonderful popping noise, like firecrackers set off one after another.” Can you picture that scene?
We decided to try our hand at “show, not tell.” You can read and respond to our work in our author's corner.
We also learned to vary the beginning of our sentences. In the beginning of 5th grade, we were started each sentence the same way (I like, I like, I like…). Now, we know that starting sentences differently adds more spice to our pieces. Again, you can read some of our work in the author's corner.
We decided to try our hand at “show, not tell.” You can read and respond to our work in our author's corner.
We also learned to vary the beginning of our sentences. In the beginning of 5th grade, we were started each sentence the same way (I like, I like, I like…). Now, we know that starting sentences differently adds more spice to our pieces. Again, you can read some of our work in the author's corner.
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