ELA11, CSS, Cizeron

Task: Choose TWO of the following phrases and in a word document, create a paragraph for each that SHOWS what is being stated. Provide the number of the sentences you are choosing. 

1.  Jessica dresses unusually.

2.  The movie was boring.

3.  My room needed cleaning.

4.  Alex was forgetful.

5.  The roller coaster ride was scary.

6.  Gabriel’s cooking was not great.

(examples from “Show, Don’t Tell,”  by S. Williams)

Assessment:

Learning Target - (6/6 Exemplary):  Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Student analyzes and communicates comprehension and perspective astutely.  An impactful scene is created by “showing” rather than “telling” using several details that consist of strong verbs, and effective, unique adjectives and adverbs.

Written Expression - (6/6 Exemplary): The pieces are written in well-organized paragraphs.  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization. Responses are skillfully organized, edited and easy to read. 

Submission:

Use the "5.4 Show Don't (Just) Tell"  link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.

Estimated Allotted Time: 60 minutes