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Creative Writing Workshop · Summer Term

Descriptive Writing: Show, Don't Tell

Learning to use vivid language and sensory details to 'show' rather than 'tell' the reader.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between 'showing' and 'telling' in descriptive writing, providing examples.
  2. Analyze how specific verbs and adjectives can transform a 'telling' sentence into a 'showing' one.
  3. Construct descriptive paragraphs that evoke strong sensory experiences for the reader.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Exploring and UsingNCCA: Primary - Communicating
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: Creative Writing Workshop
Period: Summer Term

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