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Spice up your writing! Your amateur writers will benefit from concentrating on understanding and improving verb use in writing. An introductory activity addresses weak verbs. A second exercise helps them see the importance of strong verbs, while the final activity requires them to create their own story using descriptive words to add interest. A rubric is provided for the story.

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sensory details, imagery, figurative language, verbs, parts of speech, precise language, word choice, diction

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descriptive writing, Expository Writing, sensory details, verbs, precise language, l.7.3 a, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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3 days
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