Show Not Tell

Show Not Tell

‘Show Not Tell’ teaches UKS2/LKS3 pupils how to use show sentences in their written work. This fully editable PowerPoint lesson can be used as a starter activity, a standalone lesson or developed into lessons on wider writing styles. Content includes:

• What is the show not tell style of writing?
• Examples of show not tell sentences
• Why use show sentences?
• Writing show not tell sentences activity with an accompanying worksheet
• 1 further worksheet with example answers

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