Show Not Tell Activity: Interactive Descriptive Writing Resource

Show Not Tell Activity: Interactive Descriptive Writing Resource

Help students master the art of Show Not Tell in descriptive writing with this interactive activity. Students engage with images linked to emotions and apply their knowledge to create examples of Show Not Tell phrases, enhancing their descriptive writing skills.

Activity Features:

• Emotion-linked images for contextual learning
• Students link images and emotions to Show Not Tell phrases
• A3 Group Worksheet for scaffolded learning and collaboration
• Extension Ideas: create additional Show Not Tell phrases, uplevel emotions with advanced vocabulary
• Supports independent, paired, or group work

Benefits for Students:

• Strengthens descriptive writing techniques
• Encourages critical thinking and creativity
• Provides visual and contextual support for Show Not Tell
• Promotes vocabulary expansion and sentence upleveling
• Adaptable for whole-class, small group, or individual practice

Perfect For:

• KS2 and KS3 writing lessons
• Creative writing workshops or literacy centers
• Scaffolded group activities or independent exercises
• Linking emotions to descriptive language
• Preparing students for higher-level writing tasks

Additional Resources:

A differentiated set of Show Not Tell activities is also available in my shop to extend learning further.