1. Showing vs. Telling Strong writing possesses details—information that paints a clear picture in the readers mind. You want to SHOW your reader what you saw, not TELL them. Example: He was a mean cat. can become… The one-eyed tomcat with the tattered ear growled and hissed at the passing Rottweiler. _________________________________________ It was a stormy day. can become… The sideways rain pelted my neck after my rain hat flew down the street.

2. Now it’s your turn! Take this simple sentence that TELLS the reader about something, and find a way to SHOW the reader that same thing! Ready? It was a hot day.

3. I was angry.

4. She was really happy.

5. He is good in school.

6. Chuck Norris is very strong.