Vocabulary
"Use a variety of words choices to make your writing interesting. "
Common Vocabulary Mistakes
Using the wrong word. Look up words that you aren't sure of.
Using flat language, neglecting descriptive words and phrases.
Using Descriptive Words
On-line Vocabulary Tests - Have a dictionary handy!!
Wacky Web Tales - (Mad Libs-type game)
Descriptive Writing Activities
Webster's Word of the Day
Perform Magic! Make common objects into people! (A lesson on Personification)
Alliteration
Download mini-lesson on Similes and Metaphors
Download Goldilocks to use with Simile Activity
A link to some great adjectives
Describe a Character Activity
Word Parts - Prefixes and Suffixes
Word Origins
More Suffixes and Root Words- An intro to the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches of Government.
Compound Words and Activities
Fun with Synonyms and a Thesaurus
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