A good writer can convey many details by inferring them rather than stating them directly- in other words showing not telling.
Each week you will be practising this skill. Here are some examples.
BEFORE (TELLING): "You are such a jerk," he said angrily.
First off, you should never modify "said" with an adverb. Second, keep adverb use to a minimum. It's far better to SHOW he was angry:
AFTER (SHOWING): "You are such a jerk." Dan slammed the phone book shut and threw it at the couch. He got to his feet, moving so fast his chair skidded against the floor and dented the wall.
Do you see the details in the second example? Nowhere did I use the word "angrily" or even "angry." I didn't have to say he was mad. It's pretty clear. In fact, I didn't even have to say he said the words. By showing with his actions right after his dialogue, you know it's him talking.
http://foremostpress.com/authors/articles/show_not_tell.html (slightly revised)
WEEK 3
Try to write a paragraph of 3-4 sentences that shows it was raining as you walked to school. Try to show that it is raining was raining without using the word raining.
Possible vocab
patter trickling drenched saturated damp slosh splosh seep splatter spray dripping droplets trudged stomped drizzle fine spray pelting down