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What Sounds Better? Verbs and Adjectives

Help your students notice the difference between vague language and vivid imagery. With this worksheet, your students will explore the impact of using vivid verbs and adjectives on a simple description, then practice revising a phrase on their own.

Use this exercise with the lesson plan, Using Adjectives and Verbs to Make Writing Come to Life.

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Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

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Reading & Writing Writing Process Writing Styles Other Writing Styles Grammar Adjectives Adjectives to Add Details Verbs Descriptive Verbs

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W.5.3.b W.5.3.d

English Language Arts and Reading Grade 3 3.11.D.iv Grade 4 4.11.D.iv Grade 5 5.11.D.iv

English Grade Three W.3.9.d Grade Four W.4.8.e Grade Five W.5.8.b

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English Language Arts Grade 3 4.2.A.3

English Year 5 ACELA1508.a ACELA1508.b

English Level 5 W.VCELA324.1 W.VCELA324.2

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