Writing to show, not tell. Implicit over explicit meaning in writing.

How do you engage students with the art of subtlety? How do you remove explicit descriptions in place of literary devices which imply mood?

This simple yet highly effective lesson helps pupils of a range of abilities with understanding how to improve their use of implicit meaning in writing. The lesson begins with a whole-class game of taboo, and leads to a description of a short youtube clip and peer assessment (note: you may want to change the clip if too violent).