The Boy in the Dress – Using Show not Tell in Writing – Complete Lesson Online

This download includes a complete, English lesson on the seventh chapter of the book The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams. The lesson focuses on how to write descriptive texts using show not tell. The lesson uses the events in the chapter as a base. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a detailed PowerPoint to ensure children understand show not tell in narratives. The class will write short narratives to show different emotions and then the children will use writing frames and cloze sheets to create their own narratives. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book The Boy in the Dress; everything else needed is included in this download.

This download includes:
– Full and detailed lesson plan
– Complete lesson PowerPoint
– Example anchor chart
– Writing prompt sheet
– Cloze sheet and answers
– Chapter review sheets

This lesson is also available as part of my Boy in the Dress bundle