Descriptive Writing: Show Don't Tell in Sports
English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on 'Show, Don't Tell' techniques in descriptive writing, using sports as the thematic context, designed for Grade 6 students.
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Descriptive Writing: Show Don't Tell in Sports
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to 'Show, Don't Tell' in Sports Descriptions
The crowd roared as the runner burst across the finish line, sweat streaming down her face and muscles trembling with exhaustion. Her chest heaved, and her hands trembled as she reached out to grasp the medal. Every step echoed with determination, and her eyes shone with pride after her victory.
1.
What specific details help you visualize the runner's effort and emotion?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one technique the author uses to make the scene vivid. Is it imagery, metaphor, or sound?
[1 mark]AImagery
BMetaphor
COnomatopoeia
DAlliteration
B
Analyzing Technique Use in Sports Writing
The basketball soared through the air, the net rippling softly as the ball swished through in a perfect arc. The player’s face lit up with a triumphant smile, and the crowd erupted into cheers that echoed like thunder.
1.
Which sensory detail in the passage helps the reader see and hear the scene?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of imagery in this passage.
[1 mark]C
Creative Writing Prompt: Show, Don't Tell
Write a descriptive paragraph about a soccer game. Use sensory details and vivid descriptions to show what’s happening without just telling. Make the scene lively and engaging.
1.
In your paragraph, include at least three sensory details (sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell).
[3 marks]2.
Checklist for your paragraph:
- Use specific, descriptive language
- Include sensory details
- Show action and emotion
- Avoid just stating facts
[4 marks]D
Identify the Technique
Read the paragraph below and identify whether the writer is showing or telling. Explain your reasoning.
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Is this showing or telling? Justify your answer in one or two sentences.
[2 marks]E
Rewrite the Scene
Take the following telling sentence and rewrite it to show the scene with vivid details.
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Rewrite this sentence to show her excitement through descriptive details.
[5 marks]F
Matching Technique to Example
Read each descriptive sentence and choose the technique it best exemplifies.
1.
Match each sentence with the correct technique: imagery, onomatopoeia, or characterization.
[1 mark]Aa) Imagery
Bb) Onomatopoeia
Cc) Characterization
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