Show Don't Tell 2 Suspense Writing Game | Good Sensory Learning

Build Tension. Stir Imagination. Hook the Reader. Take your students' writing to the next level with Dr. Erica Warren’s Show Don’t Tell 2, a downloadable game designed to sharpen suspense-writing skills through creative, hands-on play. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, or tutoring sessions, this resource guides learners in creating edge-of-your-seat storytelling that shows instead of tells. Master the Mechanics of Suspense In suspense writing, every word counts. This game helps students discover how to: Set the mood with carefully chosen language Drop subtle sensory clues to build tension Craft vivid, emotionally charged scenes using powerful descriptive tools Weave in literary devices like similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia to heighten drama and reader anticipation Learners will come away with a deeper understanding of how to guide their audience through a scene without giving everything away, keeping readers curious, alert, and turning the pag