Using ideas from our senses to write Show not Tell sentences.

Kia ora.

We are learning how to add description to our writing by including ideas from our senses and creating Show not Tell sentences.

The Skittles were shaking in the bag. The air smelled nice and fruity and it made my mouth water. The water was as warm as if it had come out of a hot water bottle.  I put a Skittle in my mouth. Yum! Yum! Yum!

Using ideas from our senses to write Show not Tell sentences.

Kia ora.

We are learning how to add description to our writing by including ideas from our senses and creating Show not Tell sentences. We made popcorn in class and got to hear, smell, touch, see and taste it.

The popcorn was popping in the bag, Pop! Pop! Pop! The air was nice and buttery and it made my mouth water. The bag was boiling as if it was lava getting ready to explode. Hot! Hot! Hot! I put it in my mouth Yum! Yum! Yum!