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BUILDING WITH WORDS

Give the students a list of 15-20 words. Be sure to use descriptive adjectives and vivid action verbs. Have the students use the words to write a paragraph. When the students are finished, read the paragraphs aloud. Point out that although the students had the same words, their ideas were different.

Sample list:
ADJECTIVES   VERBS
vivacious   agitate
scratchy   squeal
sparkling   nuzzle
vacant   descend
ravenous   pounce
deafening   splatter
ferocious   boom
sly   jeer
refreshing   achieve
regal   hesitate

 

 

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