WRT-B-04 Scenic Writing Expression Beginner

Emotion Showing

Ability to show emotions through actions and details rather than direct statement

The five levels

Each anchor describes what separates one level from the next — not a general description of quality. This is the text the evaluator itself reads.

Level 1 Below Standard

States emotions directly without showing

Example "He was very sad and angry and frustrated"
Level 2 Approaching

Mixes stating and showing emotions

Example "He felt sad and started crying" — statement first then action
Level 3 At Standard

Shows emotions through simple visible behavior

Example "He gripped his glass tightly" — shows tension without naming it
Level 4 Above Standard

Shows emotions through precise unexpected details

Example "He looked at his hands, then at the door just closed, then at his hands again"
Level 5 Exemplary

Emotions emerge from the entire scene without any statement

Example Complete scene making reader feel sadness without sadness being mentioned

Where does your own work sit on these levels?

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