Show, Don't Tell

This slideshow teaches Show, Don’t Tell in a way that students actually get.

Instead of writing “He was scared,” they learn to build tension through sensory details, actions, and atmosphere — like trembling hands, flickering lights, or footsteps that stop just a little too close.

Use this resource to:

• Model descriptive writing step-by-step
• Give students concrete examples (before vs. after)
• Guide them into creating vivid scenes instead of flat summaries

Perfect for narrative and horror writing — and it instantly levels up their storytelling.