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Choose Your Words Wisely

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Improve word choice! Writers use dictionaries and thesauruses to aid them in choosing exciting words to incorporate in their writing. They rewrite sentences and practice identifying words that can be replaced using a better word. Flip through some old student work to give them more practice opportunities!

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
word choice, diction, revising writing, revision, precise language, writing strategies

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revising, word choice, writing strategies, Expository Writing, precise language, w.2.5, w.2.2, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2010

Common Core

W.4.2.a W.5.2.a W.5.2.d W.6.2.d W.6.3.a W.7.2.a W.7.2.d W.8.2.a W.8.2.d

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