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Precise Nouns

Precise Nouns. In writing sometimes your words aren’t focused and they create a fuzzy picture in the reader’s mind. We are going to learn about Precise Nouns. What is a noun? Precise Nouns are a more specific kind of noun. Precise Nouns make the picture clearer for the reader .

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Precise Nouns

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  1. Precise Nouns • In writing sometimes your words aren’t focused and they create a fuzzy picture in the reader’s mind. • We are going to learn about Precise Nouns. • What is a noun? • Precise Nouns are a more specific kind of noun. • Precise Nouns make the picture clearer for the reader. • The word “game” is a noun, but when we try to picture “game” in our mind, there are many different possibilities. The words “checkers” or “dodge ball” or “Monopoly” are precise.

  2. Precise Nouns** As a table - see how many Precise Nouns you can come up with.

  3. Precise Nouns • Some nouns are very vague (fuzzy or unclear). • i.e. things, stuff, junk • Find the Precise Nouns in the poem “Junky Room” • Share your findings • Now, it’s your turn to practice using Precise Nouns! • Write a poem using Precise Nouns, Descriptive Language, and Specific Details that creates a picture of a place. • Then Share! Here are some topics. Pick one topic and do a quick write: • Stuff under a bed • Things in a couch cushion • Junk in a kitchen drawer • Stuff in a locker

  4. Strong Verbs • Name some verbs… • Verbs are like fighters, some are weaklings and some are strong. • The strong ones are “action-packed” They are words the reader can see, hear, and feel. • Strong Verbs are specific details that help paint a picture for the reader.

  5. Strong Verbs • Let’s read Dynamite Machine • Help me find the Strong Verbs the author uses. • Which verbs create the strongest picture? • Which verbs can you see in your mind? • Are there any you hear?

  6. Strong Verbs • Dynamite Machine • What strong verbs did the author use? • Which verbs create the strongest picture? • Which verbs can you see in your mind? Are there any you hear? • “walking” and “turning” are OK but are used so much they are weak. • Weak verbs are verbs that are used too much. • What are other verbs you could use that are stronger?

  7. Strong Verbs • Action poem: SUPERMAN Jump Flies Runs Helps • These are actions Superman does, but they are weak verbs. • Work with a partner with the use of a thesaurus to replace each word with strong verbs, precise nouns, and descriptive words. • For Example: SUPERMAN • Leaps over four humongous skyscrapers. • Share your Action poem!

  8. Strong Verbs • Category: PeopleAnimals rappers tigers dancers dogs cheerleaders sharks wrestlers zebras basketball players gorillas • Any more we can add to the list??? • Select one from the category and write your own Action poem. (Example on the next slide—go to the next slide Mr. R!)

  9. Strong Verbs • For example (generate a list of actions): Wrestler Throw Pound Thump Crash Jump • Are there any strong verbs already? Which ones seem weaker? • Replace the weaker verbs with stronger ones. Use thesaurus if needed. • Write your Action poem. Create sentences usingstrong verbs, precise nouns, and descriptive words.

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