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Word Choice

Word Choice . naturalactive, energetic verbs. . precise, concrete nouns and modifiers . . simple language used well . . paint pictures . new twists on everyday words. . minimal redundancy . accuracy of expression. creative combinations of words . . Word Choice. Key Question:. Do the words and phr

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Word Choice

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    3. As you read and listen to other people speak, you cultivate a rich vocabulary of precise and colorful words that let you say exactly what you want - not come close, but nail it right on the head. This is the essence of good word choice. Every new word increases your power. As you read and listen to other people speak, you cultivate a rich vocabulary of precise and colorful words that let you say exactly what you want - not come close, but nail it right on the head. This is the essence of good word choice. Every new word increases your power.

    4. Have participants write a few words that really increased their comprehension. Then turn to a partner and discuss why you chose the words. Be sure YOU model a word you chose and why before asking the teachers to.Have participants write a few words that really increased their comprehension. Then turn to a partner and discuss why you chose the words. Be sure YOU model a word you chose and why before asking the teachers to.

    5. Feathers and Fools Written by Mem Fox Illustrated by Nicholas Wilton

    6. In a hub of a cardboard wheel, write a word which is over-used in children’s writing (pretty, said, ate, went, etc.) Ask kids to fill the spokes of the wheel with alternate ways of saying the word. THEN…keep the wheels in sight as helpers for writers in need of ideas. Post them on a wall or tack them flat on the ceiling and you’ll have a permanent thesaurus-at-a-glance all year long. In a hub of a cardboard wheel, write a word which is over-used in children’s writing (pretty, said, ate, went, etc.) Ask kids to fill the spokes of the wheel with alternate ways of saying the word. THEN…keep the wheels in sight as helpers for writers in need of ideas. Post them on a wall or tack them flat on the ceiling and you’ll have a permanent thesaurus-at-a-glance all year long.

    7. In a hub of a cardboard wheel, write a word which is over-used in children’s writing (pretty, said, ate, went, etc.) Ask kids to fill the spokes of the wheel with alternate ways of saying the word. THEN…keep the wheels in sight as helpers for writers in need of ideas. Post them on a wall or tack them flat on the ceiling and you’ll have a permanent thesaurus-at-a-glance all year long. In a hub of a cardboard wheel, write a word which is over-used in children’s writing (pretty, said, ate, went, etc.) Ask kids to fill the spokes of the wheel with alternate ways of saying the word. THEN…keep the wheels in sight as helpers for writers in need of ideas. Post them on a wall or tack them flat on the ceiling and you’ll have a permanent thesaurus-at-a-glance all year long.

    17. The Bus Stop Sample of revision for word choice.Sample of revision for word choice.

    18. The Bus Stop (published)

    19. The Bus Stop (published)

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