Using Descriptive Language
Grade 845 min
Learning Objective
I can replace vague words with specific and descriptive words to "show, don't tell" in my writing.
Lesson Flow
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How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Rewrite the following sentence using more descriptive language to "show, don't tell": "The food was good." Rewrite the following sentence using more descriptive language to "show, don't tell": "The music was loud." ”
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