Creative Writing: Show Not Tell | The Dinosaur

Description

Help students strengthen their creative writing by learning how to show ideas through vivid details instead of simply telling them. This guided writing resource is perfect for homeschool parents, tutors, and classroom teachers who want to support both confident writers and students who struggle to expand their ideas. With clear explanations, examples, and structured practice, this resource helps students develop more engaging, descriptive stories while reducing frustration and guesswork.

Through discussion, modeling, and hands-on activities, students learn how word choice, actions, and sensory details bring stories to life.

Skills Covered

• Descriptive Writing
• Show Not Tell Techniques
• Idea Development
• Creative Thinking
• Story Planning
• Written Expression

Ease of Use

• Printable PDF format
• Use independently or with guided instruction
• Works well for single lessons or short writing units

Number of Days of Activities

• Flexible use
• Complete in one sitting or spread across multiple days

Theme

• Creative writing support for upper elementary and middle school learners

This Product Includes

• Discussion, explanations, and sample passages (9 pages)
• Practical show-not-tell exercises (12 pages)
• Creative drawing activity to visualize descriptive details (1 page)
• Story brainstorming activities (2 pages)
• Dedicated space for student writing and practice (5 pages)
• Resource sequence guide for easy pacing (1 page)
• Encouragement to share writing and celebrate completion (1 page)
• Terms of use page (1 page)

You will receive a printable PDF (2MB) file