Bite Size Writing Assignment: Write, Show, and Tell

Show and tell has been a long-standing favorite of elementary school students. It doesn't have to be exclusively for younger students, though. It doesn't have to be just show and tell, either. Why not have your students write about something they love - and read it aloud - along with a show and tell project.

Have students pick out an object they enjoy. It can be a pet, a favorite picture, a relic from grandpa, or anything they choose. After observing the object for a time, each student should write a paragraph about it.

If the object is a pet, for example, the student should write about the type of pet it is and how it came to be part of the family. If the item is a relic, like an old watch, the student should tell where it came from and anything known about its history. If the object is a picture, the student should go into detail describing the people in it or the place where it was taken.

Encourage your students to have fun with this project. Then, after the writing is done, have the class or family members gather for an oral presentation of "Write, Show, and Tell."