DLC Writing Traits Grade 5

In video lessons students will learn to create gifts for their readers by: 

Choosing wrong words
word_choice.jpgChoosing wrong words

Choosing wrong words


  • choosing strong verbs
  • using context to reveal word meaning
  • "painting pictures" with sensory language
  • cutting clutter from writing
  • memorizing the spelling of high frequency words

Word Choice - Introduction

Word Choice - Lesson 4.1 - "Lights, Camera, Action!" - Choosing Strong Verbs

Word Choice - Lesson 4.2 - "Get a Clue" - Using Context Clues to Reveal Word Meaning

Word Choice - Lesson 4.3 - "Painting Word Pictures" - Using Sensory Words

Word Choice - Lesson 4.4 - "Brush Strokes, Not Buckets!È - Make Every Word Count - Cut the Clutter

Word Choice - Editing Level 1 - Conventions - Spelling High Frequency Words

Word Choice - Editing Level 2 - Presentation - Using Glossaries

Word Choice - Final Writing Assignment

  • The accompanying handout reviews the word choice lessons and the steps in the writing process. It also includes a graphic organizers that can assist students in completing their assignment of writing an article about the environment or a topic of their choice. 


Download: HO-28_Final_Writing_Assignment.pdf



Writing Sentences that Flow
sentence_fluency.jpgWriting Sentences that Flow

Writing Sentences that Flow


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