Worksheet: Descriptive Writing - Show Don't Tell
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on developing descriptive writing skills using the 'Show Don't Tell' technique, with an emphasis on social issues. Suitable for Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet: Descriptive Writing - Show Don't Tell
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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding 'Show Don't Tell' in Descriptive Writing
In the heart of the city, children gather around a worn-out water fountain, their faces streaked with dirt and exhaustion. The air is thick with the smell of trash and pollution, and their clothes hang loosely on their small frames. Despite the hardships, one girl clutches a worn teddy bear close, her eyes searching the crowd for a sign of hope. Nearby, a group of volunteers passes out bottled water, their faces expressing concern but also determination to make a difference.
1.
What specific details in the passage help the reader visualize the scene?
[2 marks]2.
How does the writer show the social issue of poverty without explicitly stating it?
[2 marks]3.
Identify a literary technique used in the passage that helps evoke emotion.
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the detail about the girl clutching her teddy bear adds to the portrayal of her situation.
[2 marks]5.
Multiple choice: Which of the following best illustrates the 'Show Don't Tell' technique?
Aa) The children are poor.
Bb) The girl clutches her teddy bear tightly, her eyes searching for hope.
Cc) There is pollution in the city.
Dd) Volunteers are giving out water.
6.
Create a descriptive paragraph about a social issue of your choice, using the 'Show Don't Tell' technique. Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences.
7.
Checklist for your descriptive paragraph:
8.
Why is it important to 'Show' rather than 'Tell' in descriptive writing about social issues?
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- 12/31/2025
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