Republic of the Philippines

Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING
Guang-guang, Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental, 8200

Lesson Plan
Creative Writing
3rd Quarter
February 21-24, 2023

I. Objectives
At the end of the 60-minute period, the students are expected to:
A. recognize what “showing” is in a statement or write-up;
B. create write-ups that are showing, not telling; and
C. practice the use of this writing strategy in their future write-ups.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Show Don’t Tell

B. Reference:
MasterClass. (2021, August 31). Show Don’t Tell: How to Write Effective
Exposition - 2023 - MasterClass. Retrieved February 20, 2023, from
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-effective-
exposition#5R9ZP7Iu58F1ulGcNFTGD9
C. Materials: Worksheets, PowerPoint, Plasma TV, Pens, Copy Papers
D. Skills: Identifying, Creating, Recognizing
E. Values Integration: Collaboration, Respect, Participation
F. Approaches: Discovery approach, Communicative approach, Constructivist
Approach

III. Methodology

A. Pre-Lesson Activities
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of Attendance
 Review
 B. Lesson Proper

ENGAGE
The teacher will present five statements. She will then ask the students to
read it and paint a picture in their minds. The students will then be asked as to what
words or phrases helped them in painting a picture in their minds while reading the
statements.
1. I jumped up and down and squealed with excitement.
2. I was so angry, my face was red as an apple.
3. My jaw dropped!
4. I stomped up the stairs and slammed my door.
5. I was biting my nails in anticipation.
Afterwards, the student will then be asked to identify what emotions are being
shown in each of the statements.

ESSENTIAL IDEA

To create an interesting story, the writer needs to show not tell the
reader about people, places, and things they are writing about. Showing
creates mental pictures in the reader’s mind. When readers get a clear
picture, they are more engaged in the writer’s story.

EXPLORE
Activity # 1: Lights, Camera, Action!
The teacher will read the following statements. A random student will be
called to reenact the statement exactly how it is being described. The other students
will then observe and say what emotion is being portrayed.

1. Brian pursed his lips and clenched - Brian was angry. He started to
his fists into tight balls. Try as he yell.
might, he could not contain
himself. Within seconds, he
erupted like a volcano!
2. A gigantic grin spread across - Bailey was happy.
Bailey’s face, and her eyes lit up
like the sky on the 4th of July.
3. Bella couldn’t help herself. Her jaw - Bella was shocked.
dropped to the floor as her
eyebrows shot towards the ceiling.
4. When she saw her dad enter the - She was excited to see her dad.
gym, she sprinted across the
 room, jumped into his arms, and
buried her head in his chest.
- He felt sad.
5. An ache started deep in his
stomach. He turned away as his
eyes welled up with tears.

The students will be asked to for their thoughts now if they have an idea what
the topic is all about.

ABSTRACTION
Show Don’t Tell

“Show, don’t tell” is a writing technique that allows the reader to experience
expository details of the story through actions, sensory details, words, or the
expression of characters’ emotions, as opposed to through the author’s own
description of events.  The goal of showing is to transport the reader’s mind into the
story, allowing them to fully experience the characters’ actions and emotions.

To develop your story, begin by thinking about the main character. You want to
SHOW the reader what that character is like.
Most writers reveal their characters through six means:
- What they say…
- What they think…
- What they do….
- Description…
- What the other characters say about them..
- How other characters react to them…

You get to know a character by:

- what he/she does.
- what the author tells you about the way he/she looks
- what he/she says (and what others say about him/her)

4 Tips for Incorporating Show Don’t Tell into Your Writing

1. Include sensory details.

Not only does packing a scene with sensory details help readers imagine the
setting, it also gives your characters a distinct physical world to interact with.
This can help the scene feel more visceral and immediate, helping readers
empathize with the characters.
 2. Use dialogue.
Dialogue is a natural way to convey narrative details without relying on dull
exposition. Dialogue can also teach readers about characters through word
choice, tone, and POV.

3. Use strong verbs.

Strong verbs are specific and descriptive, serving the dual purpose of making
your writing more vivid while decreasing your word count. Weak verbs are dull
and commonplace and will hinder your ability to paint an evocative picture in
the reader’s mind.

4. Use indirect characterization when introducing characters.

“Show, don’t tell” is a good rule to keep in mind when introducing characters.
It requires more of the reader, asking them to do the work of visualizing the
scene and forcing them to ask questions about the character.

A video will then be played to reinforce what was discussed in the main topic.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RthqSOcR0
Follow up questions will then be asked:
1. Why should you show don’t tell in writing?
2. Why is showing not telling also important

APPLY
Activity 2: Show, Don’t Tell!
The students will be shown this illustration. They will be tasked to write a
sentence answering the 6 questions written around the girl. They are given 5-7
minutes to do this. Afterwards, each student will present their output in front of the
class.

1. Many young people see

going to school as a chore
and only go because they
absolutely
2. have to, while some
will even skip school
because they see it as
boring and unnecessary.
3. However, going to school
is incredibly important for
your career, future
education you may
4. wish to pursue, and social
and communication skills.
5. Many young people see
going to school as a chore
and only go because they
absolutely
6. have to, while some
will even skip school
 because they see it as
boring and unnecessary.
7. However, going to school
is incredibly important for
your career, future
education you may
8. wish to pursue, and social
and communication skills.

Activity 3: Closely look.

The students will be shown a YouTube video entitled Nicki Minaj Sings 'Super
Bass' with Sophia Grace. They will be asked to observe closely Sophia Grace and
try to write at least two showing sentences describing her interaction with Nicki
Minaj. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9573kGBtuE
Afterwards, each student will then share their work to the class.

Activity 4: Fix it!

 The students will be shown sentences that are telling which means they are
written in the most blatant and obvious ways. The students will have to fix the
sentence and transform it into a “showing” sentence.

ASSESS
Evaluation

The students will be asked to create a full essay describing the most
unforgettable days of their lives. Their goal is to write it using the Show, Don’t
Tell writing technique.
 Prepared by:
PRECIOUS CHRISTINE P. CASTILLO
BSED ENGLISH-V