Show, dont tell 1
Jason is smiling and high-fiving his friend after winning a video game.
What is Jason feeling?
Happy
Excited
Sarah is crying after she dropped her phone and saw a big crack in the screen.
Why is Sarah upset?
Her phone is cracked which can be upsetting
Jose is laughing while looking at his phone.
Why do you think Jose is laughing?
He is watching/reading something funny
Jane keeps looking at the clock while waiting for the school bus to pick her up in the morning.
Why is Jane looking at the clock?
She is impatient (or anxious)
Jack smiles when a friend shares snacks since he forgot his.
What does Jack's smile mean?
Thank you
I am grateful
Kara looks down and stays quiet after getting a low test grade.
What do you think Kara is feeling?
Sad, disappointed
Javier sits alone at lunch while watching his friends at another table.
How is Javier feeling?
Lonely
Sad
David sighs and rubs his head during a long, noisy flag raising.
What can we guess Diego is feeling?
Diego is overwhelmed (or annoyed).
Nigel paces back and forth before giving a speech in front of the class.
Why is Nigel pacing?
He might be nervous or anxious.
Carmen keeps checking her phone while waiting for a call back from her doctor.
What is Carmen feeling?
Carmen is anxious or worried. OR
Carmen could be excited, waiting for good news.
Sofia smiles at her friend’s good news. When her friend leaves she then sits quietly by herself.
Sofia probably feels...
Jealous or sad
Camila practices her dance over and over before the talent show so she can perform it perfectly.
Why is Camila practicing so much?
Camila is determined to do well.