Help your students move beyond “I was happy” and “I was scared” with this structured Show, Don’t Tell writing mini-unit designed for Grades 3–6. This resource walks students step-by-step through the writing process — from understanding the skill to planning, drafting, and revising a powerful narrative scene. Students will learn how to show emotion through: • Setting • Actions • Thoughts • Dialogue • Sensory details By the end of this unit, students will be able to write a small moment or f
This graphic organizer can be used to help students add sensory details or figurative language to their writing. It can be used with personal narratives or fictional narratives. There are examples provided for each category.