KS2 Show, Don't Tell: Writing Posters

This pack contains six posters illustrating different ways a writer can show a character’s feelings instead of telling the reader how that character is feeling.

Each poster uses an arresting image. These are accompanied by text boxes or word balloons which include example text to illustrate the skill being taught. Blank balloon templates enable you to use the children’s own ideas and add to the existing examples.

There are three versions of each poster:

• Completed poster - these writing posters can go straight on your classroom wall. The image is accompanied by text which illustrates ‘show’ words or phrases for an emotion.
• Blank poster - these posters are blank and ready for the class to add their own text in the blank speech bubbles provided. These can then be arranged around the poster. Our example text bubbles can be included as well.
• Pupil worksheets - These templates are blank except for the image at the centre of the page. Children can use the blank boxes to add their own ‘show’ sentences.