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Hello . WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. How would you revise the paragraph to the right to utilize better word choice and deepen meaning?.

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Hello 

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  1. Hello WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. How would you revise the paragraph to the right to utilize better word choice and deepen meaning? I’m the best goalie ever. It’s a really, really hard job. Nobody else can do it but me. I’m the best goalie our team has had in like, two or three years, I think. I’m pretty sure that’s true. Anyway, I’m a really good goalie. I love playing goalie because it’s the best and really greatest position.

  2. Think About: • Did I choose words that show I really thought about them? • Have I tried to use words without repeating myself? • Do my words capture the reader’s imagination? • Have I found the best way to express myself?

  3. WORD CHOICE choosing words that deepen meaning

  4. The TRAITS OF WRITING CONVENTIONS IDEAS ARE SENTENCE FLUENCY ORGANIZATION Checking Spelling Findinga Topic VOICE Well-Built Sentences Creating a Lead Punctuating/Paragraphing WORD CHOICE Establishing a Tone Focusing the Topic including Varying Sentence Types Sequence/Transition Words Capitalizing Correctly Applying Strong Verbs Conveying a Purpose and Developing the Topic Smooth and Rhythmic Flow Structuring the Body Selecting Striking Words/Phrases Connecting to Audience and Using Details Ending w/ Resolution Using Specific/Accurate Words Taking Risks to Create Voice and “Choosing Words that Deepen Meaning” Words that Deepen Meaning

  5. One time

  6. In your current piece of writing… • Use the “Think Abouts” on the next slide to revise at least 5 words. • Look for any word used more than once that could be replaced. • Looked for common words that could be replaced to deepen meaning. • Circle the word you are changing in RED and write the new word above it.

  7. Think About: • Did I choose words that show I really thought about them? • Have I tried to use words without repeating myself? • Do my words capture the reader’s imagination? • Have I found the best way to express myself?

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