Show Some Sense

This worksheet asks students to rewrite telling sentences so that they “show” instead of “tell,” using specific sensory cues provided for each sentence. Students apply sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch details to transform plain statements into rich, descriptive imagery. This practice helps students improve narrative writing by learning to illustrate scenes rather than summarize them. It also strengthens revision skills and deepens understanding of how sensory language enhances reader engagement.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Show vs. Tell in Narrative Writing

English Language Arts – Sensory Imagery Application

English Language Arts – Revising Sentences for Descriptive Detail

English Language Arts – Craft and Structure

This worksheet is part of our Sensory Details (Five Senses) Worksheets collection.