Show, don’t Tell (by William)

Show "I was shy" but don't tell directly.  I hid behind my mom and the librarian flashed a smile but I would not budge.

Show "I was surprised."  My mouth dropped open, I froze in my tracks, my hand shot up, and I jumped on the sofa. 

Show "I was sad."  My face turned into a frown and my tears flowed like rivers.

Show "I was sick."  I was coughing constantly and I drifted off to sleep.